A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.

Strange masks and obscure costumes are housed in this old Madrid corrala.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

Mexico's astounding mummy museum with "the world's smallest mummy."

One of the oldest hospitals in the Americas is now decorated in hallucinatory murals.

A museum dedicated to the famous Mexican illustrator's iconic calaveras.

A uniquely robust and historic look at Mexico's omnipresent dance with Death.

Underneath the historic center of Mexico City, the remains of a temple dedicated to the Aztec god of the wind.

Its incredible collections are dedicated to preserving Mexico's film history.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

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

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

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

South Korea's women of the sea have completely flipped their society's structure by becoming revered fisherwomen.

A thriving artist's wonderland located just 6 kilometers from Korea's DMZ.

South Korea's only sex-themed park.