The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

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

These sculptures were created by a 17th-century artist who had never seen an elephant.

Is this cat asleep or just pretending?

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

This Parisian fountain is a little bit fantasy and a little bit nightclub.

The Argonaute submarine was the French navy's pride and joy in the 1950's.

Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.

The world's largest wooden structure.

This quaint Spanish village agreed to be painted blue as a marketing stunt but found that they preferred it that way.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

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

A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.