One man's lifetime collection of tiny objects of wisdom gathered from around the world, on display for public enjoyment.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

The supreme shrine of the state.

Collected from all around Seoul, thousands of secondhand books create this photogenic tunnel.

Plenty of old carney magic still haunts this photogenic amusement park.

The largest cluster of the Joseon dynasty’s royal tombs, home to the burial sites of 17 kings and queens.

A luxury hotel constructed out of a former jail.

This former ghost town high in the mountains of northern Mexico is now a pilgrimage site.

An annual goat race takes place within the walls of this medieval castle.

A massive playground in the woods of Germany.

Along the Outback Scenic Byway, adjacent to hot springs, this human-made geothermal feature takes unexplained breaks.

A small burial ground honoring Native American veterans of the Revolutionary War.

This Ibiza botanical garden showcases some wild machines that run on plants, literally.

This traditional home is a rare example of 19th-century Korean architecture.

In the foothills of the lesser Caucasus, a centuries-old fortress still stands.

Once a safe haven for locals engaged in blood feuds, this 400-year-old fortified tower is now a museum showing what life was like for those lying in wait within its walls.

A strip of traditional hand towel serves as an admission ticket at this modern tenugui museum.

The largest camel market in West Africa

If it wasn’t for an innovative use of quilts during a crisis, the city of Panguitch might not exist today.

Hidden high on a remote mountain peak is a humbling and mysterious Vietnam War memorial.

This massive home was constructed by one of the greatest conservationists in Colorado history.

This old ruin once served as a post office, a train station, a restaurant, and a bridge to the Atomic Age.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

An Ancestral Puebloan ruin that appears to burst into flames in the sunlight.