This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Akureyri is home to an oversized can of one of Iceland's favourite beers.

A Mayan village preserved for centuries in volcanic ash.

The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.