A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.

Looming communist pillar with a Czech twist.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

Beautiful Austrian natural history museum with carved ceilings and row after row of ancient taxidermy.

The topiary maze at the Habsburg hunting lodge.

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

This beautifully historic Bahrain fortress might not be the most popular attraction around, but that might make it all the better.

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.

This urban drawbridge gained eternal pop culture fame when the Blues Brothers jumped it while it was raised.

These chunky stone towers out in Lake Michigan are the key to Chicago’s drinking water.

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.