This beautiful Japanese garden is a memorial to the samurai who literally wrote the book on business as martial art.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

This clock is an architectural flourish that stands out as a landmark among a unique Israeli German community.

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

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

Solar observatory doubles as a daring display of Expressionist architecture, much to Einstein's chagrin.

The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.

Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.

The ruined remains of the airport Claus von Stauffenberg departed in his failed attempt to kill Adolf Hitler.

Berlin's old airport.

This historic stone bridge has an entire neighborhood clinging to its sides.

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

A horse statue that receives constant makeovers from graffiti artists and locals.

A Dutch clog company in the town of Zaandam loves the wooden shoes so much it made a museum for them.

The history and future of cannabis.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

What was once a unique system of urban elevators is turning into a mechanical ruin.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.