All that remains of a Japanese fishing vessel that ran aground in 1982.

Myanmar's beautiful cemetery for Allied soldiers who perished during World War II.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.

This striking steel sculpture transforms environmental data into art.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

This triumphal arch celebrating the Sun King's conquest of Lille is a masterpiece of military architecture.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

A brilliant turquoise lake in the mountains.

Potato-peeling mannequins, Inca art, and a dangling tuber mobile help trace the history of fries at this Belgian museum.

This striking sculpture of Icarus honors Greece's fallen flyers.

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

The legendary court where emerging basketball players gain their street cred.

This anonymous businessman sculpted in bronze became an enduring memorial after 9/11, and had been mistaken by rescue workers for a survivor in the rubble.

A crumbling staircase in upper Manhattan is all that remains of one of the most important sites in sports history.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

Where now stands a 42-story condominium tower of marble, glass and steel was once the central market of New York’s slave trade.

A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.

The artist and New York City icon lived, worked and died in this converted carriage house owned by another iconic artist, Andy Warhol.

Spinning silently in the lobby of an Art Deco masterwork is a massive vintage model of the Earth.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.