An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.

Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.

An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.

A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

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

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

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

The supreme shrine of the state.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

Remnants of an old bank adorn this station's brick wall.

This bank is widely believed to be the inspiration for the offices of Philip Marlowe, the hardboiled detective featured in a number of Raymond Chandler's stories.

The three biggest silent film stars once shot iconic scenes here.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.