This battleship of a building was designed by a famed "mad architect."

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

These murals have been brightening a Chicago beach for more than 30 years.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

The world's longest known cave system.

The site of the one of the most deadly train wrecks in American history.

An ode to iconic Nashville locations.

This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.

This softly rounded mansion was built without corners not to avoid evil spirits, but to make them more comfortable.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

Cemetery featuring rare glass-fronted columbarium.

In a quiet north Chicago neighborhood rests a stunning relic of the golden age of earthenware design.

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

Slum Settlement Filled With Mountains of Garbage.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.

How did a 2,000-year-old Roman column find its way to a Chicago park?

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.