One of the best places to dig—some say on the planet—for six different types of chalcedony.

What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

An oasis of beauty, tranquility and botanical research in the middle of Rome.

See more than 150 sculptures, stained glass windows, and famous works of art all rendered in marzipan.

This lesser-visited gallery in a corner of the Tokyo National Museum complex is an architectural beauty dedicated to the ancient treasures of Hōryū-ji.

The Guinness Record holder as the "tallest cinema in the world" is a building with screens in almost every one of its 12 floors

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.

This magical trail takes visitors on a journey round miniature wooden houses on the picturesque Denmark River.

For more than 25 years, this Philadelphia store has been offering a wide selection of Victorian oddities and antiques.

Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.

The oldest skyscraper of Europe now stands dwarfed by the surrounding structures.

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.

Art museum based around the collections accumulated over 58 years by one eccentric thrift store owner.

A retired tobacco farmer's pet project turned into a sturdy miniature city.

A museum dedicated to a unique ecosystem.

This scented city oasis was a labor of love.

This research center for rare prosimians is studying how they sleep to help prolong human life.

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

The first statue of Christ sleeping on a bench in the United States confused its affluent parish.

Follow the path behind this treat-slinging camper van to a sculpture garden in the forest.