In this cobwebbed old operating theater, you can practically hear the screams of the unanesthetized patients.

Long before Moo Deng, this 17th-century waterfowl was a cultural sensation.

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

An ancient ossuary in Rouen.

Lego blocks now patch Rouen's WWII scars.

His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.

In 1927, a biplane disappeared while attempting to complete the first non-stop transatlantic flight between Paris and New York City. This memorial stands at the last place it was seen.

This work of art, which took 35 years to complete, has a motorway running through it.

The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.

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

The London statue that imitates passersby.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.

This is no ordinary coffee chain outlet—it's an architectural masterpiece.

A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.

An eccentric castle with snake protectors and spectacular views of Beppu.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

This amusement park brings a little slice of England to the heart of Kyushu.

Row through this enchanted narrow chasm whose stones are said to resemble dragon scales.

According to Japanese mythology, the first rice paddy in history was created here many aeons ago.