The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The oldest surviving bridge in New York City, which reopened to pedestrians in 2015.

Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

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

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

The second largest reclining Buddha in the world got "lost" for over 120 years.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.

Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.