Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

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."

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.

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

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.