Remnants of the city's Soviet history hover over this modern fast-food outlet.

In one of the smallest countries in the world stands an original Salvador Dalí sculpture.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

A mouldering Colombian bull ring stands as a reminder of the country's complicated relationship with a brutal sport.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Legend tells how a Spanish soldier disappeared from this isolated sentry box without a trace.

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

Pyongyang’s Arch of Triumph is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

A symbol of Islam in oil-rich Brunei.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

An odd little fishing town that is inundated by tourists looking to be locked up in a cage and surrounded by great white sharks, because why not?

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

Bombed and burned, this monument represents the often controversial ties between Vietnam and Cambodia.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

This Norwegian satellite station provides ground services to more satellites than any other facility in the world.

This Arctic mining town is home to a cat that's spent years masquerading as a fox.

This non-profit theatre in the heart of Brussels is dedicated to hosting independent films.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.