This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.

Those who own or stay at this 500-year-old, allegedly cursed house often meet terrible fates.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

A peculiar samurai statue overlooks the center of Brno.

This strange statue depicts a young boy's body with an adult Mozart's head and a single wing.

An ornate plague column – built to celebrate life – claimed the lives of numerous artisans during its construction.

An enormous and lavish Gothic church in Czechia.