These ancient sacred grounds granted amnesty to those who managed to reach them.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

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.”

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

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

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

A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.

China's most famous acrobatics act.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

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

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

An important Mayan religious and trading center dating back to 200 BC.

Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

This medieval church tower has maintained its clockworks since the 16th century.

Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.

The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.

Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.