A phallic shrine to a princess goddess in Krabi, Thailand.

In memory of the assassinated, now-canonized Salvadoran archbishop who is the namesake of nearby Romero Place.

A floating McDonald's built for Expo '86 is now a derelict relic on Burrard Inlet.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

A condom-covered Thai restaurant that is more concerned with birth control than food.

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

One of the few surviving gates into Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

An otherworldly restaurant perched on the edge of a jagged cliff next to a medieval holy city.

Located within a 17th-century convent, this museum features centuries-old Christian art pieces that meld European and Asian influences.

The entire length of the border is marked by a 20-foot-wide slash through the trees.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

This sculpture pays homage to the street sweepers of Madrid since its inauguration in 2001 in Plaza Jacinto Benavente.