This 20th-century replica of a 13th-century castle has itself fallen into ruin.

This landmark overlooking Ramsbottom pays homage to Sir Robert Peel, repealer of the Corn Laws.

The largest municipal cemetery in the United Kingdom and the second largest in Europe contains some of Manchester’s biggest characters.

19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse.

This massive memorial commemorates those who died in the Manchester Arena bombing.

The remnants of a depressing public toilet are now a hub of ever evolving street art.

Dating back almost 400 years, the oldest public collection library in the United Kingdom was once the study hall of Karl Marx.

The construction of this bridge dates back to the 15th century.

A Victorian Gothic masterpiece housing a world-class collection of rare books and manuscripts.

The small bright red pillar survived the 1996 Manchester bombing virtually unscathed.

A 19th-century time capsule of travel, fiction, and historic texts still available to the public.

Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.

Guarding the city of Chiyoda is a bizarre insectile creature with a name no one can pronounce.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

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

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

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.”