A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

More tin toys than you can shake a clapping monkey at.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

A replica of the home of a famous fictional troll family.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

Tintin's creator is celebrated in an immersive museum that's an astounding work of modern art.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.

Six times a day a train runs right through the middle of this Thai street market, sending vendors scrambling.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.