On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

After he picked up a brush at the age of 47 this simple barber turned his entire home into a canvas.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

Enormous pendulum helps keep Taiwan's tallest building from swaying.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This statue in Plaza San Francisco commemorates a beloved figure from 1950s Havana.

After the Cuban Revolution, the famous rum company had to leave their swanky headquarters behind.