Once the local rulers had gone these enchanting ruins housed common folk in an almost real life fairy tale.

At the base of this tower, a plaque marks the original center point of the Netherlands.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

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

A gorgeous and extensive collaboration between biologists and artists, displaying skeletons and other animal remnants in lifelike poses.

The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.

If you look closely at the oldest bridge in Paris, you might notice hundreds of ugly faces leering from its sides.

Banished from town, this local jester concocted a clever return.

An installation that makes understanding the size of the universe a walk in the park.

This whimsical statue dumps water on its head to symbolize knowledge flowing into his brain. Or maybe booze.

Now a museum, this building was once a 14th-century monastery and the place where the founder of the Dutch nation lived and was assassinated.

The legendary giant's severed hand sits on Antwerp's popular shopping street.

This small island declared independence from South Korea in the hopes of attracting tourists.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.

Celebrating the history of Hangul, the Korean writing system invented by King Sejong to improve his realm’s literacy.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.