This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

Retribution for death of infamous mob boss Franie Yale was a case of mistaken identity.

Final resting place of the immigrant who brought artificial seltzer water to America.

Constructed in the 1920s, this former pencil factory is now an office building.

HBO series' stage tucked away in a Greenpoint lot is the largest theatrical set of its kind in the United States.

A big shiny gin and whiskey distillery in Sunset Park.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.