The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Staircase winds down the side of Telegraph Hill through gardens, wild parrots flying overhead.

The only theatre in the world constructed specifically for sound movement.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.