A gruesome and mysterious ancient sculpture of a pagan deity from the Roman occupation of Celtic Britain.

Australian Lake set aglow by Noctiluca Scintillans.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

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

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

This island at Coburg Lake Reserve is home to a sizable, very visible colony of Australian white ibis.

From the late 19th century until the 1960s, these stone-lined "stumps" were a popular place for people to air their views on local and international issues.

Somewhat controversial when first unveiled, this gathering of sea creatures has become a hidden gem.

A unique underground car park that has become a popular filming location.

Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.

A whimsical menagerie of creatures carved into a 300-year-old tree trunk.

A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

Is there such thing as too many fruit bats? Not anymore.

Hundreds of wooden coffins dangle from cliffs and caves in the Philippines.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.

The risqué mixed-media sculptures are supposedly a metaphor for Czech politics.

One of the most extreme deserts in the world, these snow-free valleys harbor life, despite the hostile environment.

An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.

Natural time capsule containing an alien ecosystem.

Do these monsters look familiar? The gargoyles on this church are all from pop culture.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.