In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, celestial wonders marked a portal to a powerful route of travel at this site in Madrid, Spain.

The little church's beautifully frescoed ceiling has earned it the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of Madrid.”

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

This whimsical garbage disposal facility receives around 12,000 accidental tourists each year.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

This lovely tree was a thank you gift from the man known as "Public Enemy No.1."

This unique structure allowed boats to bypass underwater mine barriers in the channel to enter the harbor.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

A Spanish forest is filled with mysterious stone carvings.

On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.

This former psychiatric hospital was once one of the largest in Australia.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

These towering cliffs jut dramatically from the middle of a barren desert.

This medieval "painted village" is famous for its geometric facades.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.