An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

Every half hour the eye-rolling clock face sticks out its tongue to mock the good citizens of Koblenz.

This fountain of a little boy that spits on passersby at erratic intervals is a town icon.

Tiny castle in the middle of the Rhine made you pay to pass.

The ruins of a fairytale castle with a tumultuous history stand high atop the mountains.

Barbies stare from the walls, sit on the tables, and even pop out of cakes at this quirky cafe.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

This tiny museum hidden above a restaurant houses thousands of modern and traditional kites.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

This beautifully historic Bahrain fortress might not be the most popular attraction around, but that might make it all the better.

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

This remote British Imperial telegraph relay outpost drove men insane.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.