This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

The bones of this aquatic dinosaur turned to opal over the centuries and the beast's remains were almost sold as jewelry.

A collection of outdoor mystical statues paying homage to indigenous Australians and ecological stewardship.

Fiberglass fish built in 1968 after months of fundraising.

A massive metal lobster welcomes tourists to a roadside restaurant.

The largest collection of Indigenous Australian artifacts in the world, and the rare museum where wood-and-glass cabinets have trumped interactive exhibits.

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

A Maori village obliterated by an 1886 volcanic eruption.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

The real life Hobbiton, this sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for The Hobbit film series.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.

The famous winding walk at Chartres is surrounded in mystery and myth.

This giant dish located in a sheep paddock was the primary receiver of Apollo 11 TV transmissions.

Popular tourist destination now stands as a memorial to Sam the koala.

This 4.5-meter-tall statue of a native Australian bird marks Hydro Aluminium's 40th year in the area.

Taxidermy of the racing horse with a huge heart, who inspired hope in the Depression.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.