The only theatre in the world constructed specifically for sound movement.

A retired firefighter created this contraption so he and his family wouldn't die if accidentally buried alive.

A World War II gun battery sits at the easternmost point of North America.

This unofficial museum details the rise and fall of Colombia's most notorious narcotrafficker, Pablo Escobar.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Some of the best Persian food in New York comes from the front window of an unassuming pizza shop.

Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

The original resting place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony's only daughter.

This giant glowing "beanpole" adds much-needed pops of color to an otherwise drab power plant.

Vienna's diversity-themed traffic lights were inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

This sprawling bookstore spans four floors and has more than a million books in stock.

During its heyday, the massive estate boasted its own railroad station and post office.

The massive machine creates cracking displays of indoor lightning.

Stumbling upon this whimsical wooded garden is like stepping into an enchanted forest full of philosophical musings.

This upscale streetwear store is hidden behind a fake Snapple machine in the back of a deli.

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

These unusual paintings give thanks to the saints and deities who granted people favors and miracles.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

A long-closed church turned into a saintly skate park.

This doorless 20th-century elevator doesn't stop or slow down.

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.