A small and surprising passageway in Saint Petersburg devoted to the Beatles.

An unusual collection of self-made musical instruments and unique noises.

A city block packed with whimsical sculptures that seem to be plucked from a tiled fantasy world.

This Russian museum stresses the importance of keeping clean and even holds one of Pavlov's dogs.

A scale model of Russia so big visitors are offered binoculars to rent so they can see the whole thing.

Dark, eerie exhibits make for a surreal exploration of the subconscious.

The past, present, and future of Russia's signature alcohol is remembered in the world's only museum dedicated to the starchy spirit.

An ever-growing literary collection housed in the apartment where the Russian author penned his final novel.

Specimens collected by the author of "Lolita" and self-taught lepidopterist are exhibited in his childhood home.

Once frequented by heavyweights of the Russian arts scene, this café is stuck in the 1800s.

A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.

Palace where the nearly un-killable Rasputin was murdered.

The oldest museum in Russia is home to a fascinating collection of nearly two million anthropological artifacts and anatomical curiosities.

The sophisticated hydraulic system of the Nazca civilization.

These overlooked ruins give an intimate look at the Inca Empire's urban planning prowess.

Plundered and left asunder by grave robbers, this ancient necropolis has been painstakingly pieced back together.