This historic Melbourne bullet factory is fully encased in a massive glass and steel cone.

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

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

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

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

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

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

In a sleepy village in Oxfordshire, the visionary English writer's gravesite attracts a yearly pilgrimage.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

This silent sentry in the crypt below a large Gothic cathedral is often knee-deep in water.

This gravestone and its inscription inspired a movement that has spanned generations and saved countless lives.

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

Abstract dinosaur models in London.

The sixth of London's "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries, and a source of unlikely inspiration to Beatrix Potter.

A little slice of Japan and its aesthetics in London's Holland Park.