The history of those incarcerated in Singapore during World War II is etched into the bricks of a popular staircase.

This fountain was once heralded as the largest in the world.

A monument to the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation forces of World War II.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.

A one-of-a-kind shopping mall dedicated to Buddhist and Daoist spirituality.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

The elaborate façade of this old Cantonese opera house celebrates the building's history and the love story that founded it.

A manifestation of modernist architectural ideas, this massive, multi-purpose building was one of the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

The most playful of the life-sized statues that make up Singapore's "People of the River."

A disused quarry turned lake in the middle of a residential district.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

A ring of soy sauce bottle bases decorate an important Singaporean landmark.

The oldest Muslim cemetery in Singapore, with a strong royal connection.

These bronze statues depict the early days of trading in Singapore.

Two panes of the massive Cold War artifact are on display at the National University of Singapore.

From prostitutes to soldiers to business men, the dead in this graveyard are a microcosm of Singapore's history with Japan.

An ancient engraving by the Cammeraygal people was uncovered in the transformation of a North Sydney industrial site.

A self-funded cemetery with a long list of inhabitants.

Artifacts and memories from the Vietnam war, located in a place that experienced it first hand.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.

Cockatoo Island is a Heritage-listed island in the middle of Sydney Harbour.

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

The oldest European burial ground in Australia.