Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

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

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

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

Watch the seas clash at the place where according to Maori tradition, the spirits depart for their journey to the afterlife.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

Poland's oldest salt mine has nearly everything one needs to live underground forever.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Uh, pardon me, ma'am, but I couldn't help noticing that there's a Columbo statue in the middle of Budapest.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

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

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.

This statue celebrating everyday life in Dublin has a few unsavory nicknames.

A mysterious plaque to the even more mysterious "Fr. Pat Noise," killed in "suspicious circumstances."