Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.

This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.

Europe's only museum solely dedicated to the history of whaling still has a fully-functioning whaling ship.

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.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, greets pedestrians between these narrow city streets.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.