Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

This Tang Dynasty behemoth is the biggest Buddha in the world.

This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

Three floors above a 2,000-year-old royal tomb is a rare collection of ancient porcelain pillows.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

The world's longest tunnel with an undersea section.

What's believed to be the country's first shrine is, in Shintō mythology, the annual meeting place of the gods.

"The Dance of Fools" is Japan's largest dance festival.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.