This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

A dreamlike medieval church dug into the tuff rock, with unusual carvings and possible traces of the Templar knights.

After four years of grasshopper plagues, this chapel was erected as a plea to God to make them end.

The world’s largest underwater sculpture is found just off the coast of Nassau.

A study of Fascist era Art Deco design in Italy.

Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.

Cave shrine on Monte Pellegrino.

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

A peaceful international sculpture garden in upstate New York.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

A no-frills cinephile haven known for showing offbeat, underseen films.

The best B-movies filmed on a shoestring budget were born here.

This narrow shop in the East Village hosts a matchmaking service for the new millennium.

A near tragic event on this bridge helped inspire the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life."

The Binghamton area is home to six of the last remaining hand-carved vintage carousels.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.

Spike Lee's provocative film is officially honored right where it was made, the first time a work of art was used as a secondary street name.

This throwback amusement park is home to rides and unique storybook figures from the past.

The great American road trip, but smaller.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

This Manhattan museum houses one of the largest collections of Spanish art and manuscripts outside of Spain.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

The home of one of America's most wealthy industrialists is now a historic site that remembers a more decadent time in the country's history.