At this 16th-century monastery in rural Bulgaria, visitors can also spend the night.

Rebuilt several decades ago, its striking murals prevent it from being reconsecrated as a church.

An homage to the medieval rulers of Bulgaria.

"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.

A mysterious tunnel hidden in the shadows of a colorful, historic sanctuary.

The second-largest Jewish temple in Bulgaria was deserted after World War II, seized by the communist government and then abandoned again.

A flamboyant five-story building in Bulgaria resembles a crawling snail.

This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

In this subterranean brick arcade, a small shop continues the ancient practice of bookbinding.

A frozen relic of Seattle's hydroelectric boom is now a teaching facility for future engineers.

The strange phenomenon causing gravity to "work backwards" on this hill has been blamed on the paranormal.