Ferdinand Magellan dubbed the world's largest water village the "Venice of the East."

A thriving community of Taiwanese art.

Only through deep darkness and tragedy did this elaborate royal palace become a sacred temple.

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

One of 100 “Whaling Wall" murals painted in 13 different countries by a renowned marine life artist.

New Hampshire's first neighborhood is now preserved as a historic village with live action role players.

Where Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created their "heroes in a half shell" and founded Mirage Studios.

New Hampshire's most beloved war hero lived out his retirement in this peaceful homestead.

One of the earliest—and most commonly forgotten—acts of rebellion against English rule.

A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.

Row, row, row your pumpkin quickly down the stream.

Known as one of the most climbed mountains in the world, this barren peak is permanently bald thanks to an anti-wolf fire.

According to the experts at the Guinness World's Record office, this is the longest candy counter in the world.

A beautiful example of 18th-century engineering still standing tall.

The outside of this theater is decorated with a Diego Rivera mural that explores the history of Mexico.

History is on display in this hall, which has served as the seat of city government for centuries.

In Chapultepec Park there is a pavilion gifted to Mexico from South Korea to honor the 1968 Summer Olympics.

This Japanese-inspired park showcases the city's peculiar trends for naming features after foreign rulers.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

Its incredible collections are dedicated to preserving Mexico's film history.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

One of the world's largest murals covers a large swath of homes in its hillside neighborhood.