A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

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

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

This extraordinary art museum is like a secret world on the edge of Mexico City.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

The Mexican painter Diego Rivera created this unusual museum to display his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

A museum in the former home of Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky.