A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

It took 28 years to build this massive statue of the Hindu god Vishnu riding a mythical bird.

This massive complex is made up of hundreds of smaller temples that date back to the ninth century.

A theme park featuring a replica of Noah's Ark built to the measurements specified in the Bible.

A 70,000-square-foot institution dedicated to a very literal, creationist perspective on the Book of Genesis.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Its columns were all carved from the same white oak tree.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

Step back into the glory days of Florida's nascent tourism industry at this Gilded Age palace.

This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.

For over 100 years, this Indiana town has had a tree growing out the top of the local courthouse.

A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in rural Ohio.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

The first Catholic church in Singapore is a Neo-Gothic colossus with a rich architectural history.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.