1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

European castle ruins in an American state park are actually the product of death and grief.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.