On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

This famed Silk Road oasis was one of the largest cities in the world before it was destroyed by a Mongol horde.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

Its appearance in "Game of Thrones" may spur on the long-awaited restoration of this medieval shipyard.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.

This dizzying span over the ancient Algerian city was once the highest suspension bridge in the world.

Thanks to a bit of wordplay, seven auspicious stone cats guard this ancient canalside street.

These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.

This cluttered cantina is famed for its cheese-spiked, raisin-flavored liqueur.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

Located in Nairobi National Park, this animal orphanage is the oldest of its kind in Kenya.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

William Blake claimed to have painted this gothic masterpiece after encountering this nightmarish being in a vision.

A charmingly unusual prefabricated metal church designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel.

This 700-year-old structure is one of the most unique architectural and historic monuments in Gdańsk.

This collection of neon icons is preserving Arizona's history, one sign at a time.

The city of Palestrina was built around this magnificent terraced sanctuary dedicated to the pagan goddess Fortuna.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

Psychedelic murals coat the inside of a nondescript research library.