Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.

A typical crusty old museum this isn't.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.

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

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.

The first green space constructed on an elevated viaduct.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.