The name of the only golden Buddhist temple in Korea translates as "the temple that protects the country."

This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.

A traditional village rooted in the Joseon Dynasty.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

This hillside village by the sea has been revitalized by street art.

Rocks that take on the likenesses of several recognizable living entities crowd the Wang dong Rock Quarries.

The history of the plush toy and South Korea collected under one roof.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

Throughout this South Korean village, homes and businesses are covered in fantastic handpainted murals.

The site of many tense prisoner exchanges across the Military Demarcation Line between North and South Korea.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.

Ancient temple is home to centuries of art and spiritual artifacts.

Buy your fish and have it cooked to order in this bustling, eight-floor seafood market.

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.

Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.

Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

This colorful statue welcomes visitors to a Barcelona park.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

Barça football fans might see the insignia hidden in a church window as a divine sign.

An eclectic collection of thousands of items owned by the sculptor Frederic Marès.

Saint Joseph was said to heal the deaf and blind, but it was a much smaller miracle that got him canonized.