Japan's largest collection of Western-style mansions in the port city of Kobe includes a recreation of Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street quarters.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.

This mini version of the famous Bohemian castle was lovingly built by a Czech immigrant and mineworker.

The 18th-century home was disassembled into 253 cases and brought all the way from the other side of the world.

This historic tall ship traveled 1.5 million miles around the globe, and once did duty as the mythical pirate ship in Peter Pan.

Children's author May Gibbs's beloved stories about the tiny, human-like "Gumnut Babies" are immortalized in bronze.

Not the result of an accident, hurricane, or aliens, this is an eye-popping tribute to the Melbourne tram.

More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside Australian city.

A whimsical menagerie of creatures carved into a 300-year-old tree trunk.

Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.

A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

The world's tallest shot tower—maybe.

The artwork celebrates Trugo, a odd yet beloved local sport played only around Melbourne.

A youth-centric science center hides an industrial triumph.

For a century, the tallest building in Tasmania was a tower built to manufacture ammunition.

An obsolete form of timekeeping still marks the hour in this adapted 19th century lighthouse.

Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.

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

A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.

A massive metal lobster welcomes tourists to a roadside restaurant.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.