This hunter-gatherer architecture is believed to be the oldest religious complex known.

Keshwa chaca, among the last handwoven Incan bridges, crosses Apurimac Canyon in Peru.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

The "Greatest Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.

A locomotive that was captured as a prisoner of war is now recognized as a WWII memorial.

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

One of the world's oldest olive trees, thought to be over 2,000 years old.

Inspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.

A fully functional, 200-year-old remnant of the time when Brixton was mostly fields.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

The designer of this railway tunnel added a birthday present for himself.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

This cafe offers a curated collection of treats and tipples made by monks and nuns.

Spanking machines, fake goats, and more devices of humiliation are on display in this museum of fraternal initiation devices.

The oldest experimental corn field in America is still creating better ways to grow crops.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

A kaleidoscopic warehouse-maze of handmade neon signs.