The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Largest Roman Catholic church in North America.

Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.

A haunting tribute to pioneering photographer Clover Adams.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

A poignant mural honors the heroic teenage non-conformists who took on the Nazis and paid the ultimate price.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

A public art installation with a nautical themed poem, enhances this pedestrian street.

A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.