Southern Italy's spinning top village.

An eccentric artist's abode in this small Italian town has been transformed into a surreal temple of mosaic madness.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

Seaside ruins of a settlement that date back to the first century B.C.

A 12th century church completely covered in shells.

The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.

One of the smallest towns in the United States.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

Once a strategically imperative naval base, portions of this Bermuda dock complex now serve cruise ships.

A quiet ode to Communist China's propaganda machine, including a newspaper edited by Mao Zedong's own hand.

A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

Forgotten German bunkers in China create a sharp cultural contrast.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.