An ancient Roman snake god, carved expertly into stone.

The biggest depiction of Don Quixote's love interest in the whole world.

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

Next to a newer mosque in Khujand’s main square lies the city’s oldest mosque, whose interiors are spectacularly intricate.

These towering spires and glowing walls are carefully crafted from hundreds of thousands of icicles.

Built in 1925, this glass-roofed shopping arcade is known for its modernist Italian architecture.

Every Christmas, one Arizona city makes the most of its dry climate by creating an arid desert tannenbaum.

Winter and summer solstice aligned sculpture in the middle of nowhere.

An aromatic exploration of the rich history and flavors of this German town's famous gingerbread.

This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.

This scenic spot is known as the birthplace of Switzerland.

Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.

Peek inside this sandy mailbox and you'll spot kids' letters to Santa.

A Cajun-style Christmas on the river also involves sky-high pyres and explosives.

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

This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.

Take in a sweeping views of Guanajuato—and save yourself a hike up a steep hill—on this funicular.

True to its name, this little house presents like a dollhouse, and surprising details are revealed with a quick peek through the window.

Though they look like Hobbit houses, these semi-underground stone structures were built for winemaking.

A collection of nostalgic items from the Showa era with an exhibit on the local ghost story of the Snow Woman.

Along a coast that sees the annual migration of humpback whales, a geological formation that takes the shape of a whale’s tail.

Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.

Originally built circa 13-14th century, this “snail well” was a resourceful means to draw water in a region where the soil was mostly loam.

A quirky, larger than life sculpture on an old bunker pays tribute to an eccentric carnival entertainer.