For hundreds of years, this huge figure has been blessing visitors before they explore his body.

This half-finished "city of toys" was almost Italy's own Las Vegas.

A massive mausoleum towers over the gravestones in a 19th-century Italian "model village."

A dilapidated psychiatric facility on the outskirts of Milan where electroconvulsive therapy was developed and Napoleon once lived.

An ancient artistic garden parlor full of hidden water wonders.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

Dedicated to improving the plight of the rare scaly anteater.

Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?

A statue representing a lost Roman profession that was vandalized for centuries.

Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

Brass cobblestones mark the places where individual Holocaust victims were taken from their homes.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

The studio built by fascists in the hopes of "reviving the film industry" with the occasional propaganda film opportunity thrown in.