More than 450 years ago, an Italian nun became the first woman to paint the iconic subject.

A colorful sculpture of an Australian symbol patrols an otherwise ordinary traffic island.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

The history of this futuristic crypt-turned-temple is as curious as its facade.

The world’s first dedicated cloud observation platform.

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

Forever immortalized in concrete, this Simpsons etching was crafted by show creator Matt Groening.

A museum dedicated to the decorative arts from the 16th through 19th centuries.

A unique set of caves that spits waves back out into the ocean.

Relics from an era long gone, sit idle outside this Estonian museum.

One of the world's richest men bought this former paper factory and transformed it into a mall.

These murals stand as reminders to the troubled history of this Northern Ireland city.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

A quick trip around the globe through an amazing miniature exhibit.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.

A poetic monument to the Scottish Parliament.

You don't have to be an ambassador to dine like one.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

This three-story antique market and curiosity emporium claims to be "the largest singly owned antique shop in the Pacific Northwest."

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

A museum dedicated to the tragedy of Bloody Sunday.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

The artwork mysteriously appeared within an Edinburgh cemetery.