The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.

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

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

Birthplace of the Tendai sect and home to the marathon monks.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

Japan's largest collection of Western-style mansions in the port city of Kobe includes a recreation of Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street quarters.

Burial mound for the ears and noses of thousands of mutilated Korean soldiers.

Have a soak at this retro bathhouse, where you will find Japan's first electric bath, tiling from Spain, and wood carvings representing the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.

The groundbreaking Japanese shrine maiden who invented the art of kabuki.

These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

During the summer months, giant teddy bears take over Paris near Les Gobelins metro station.

Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.

The Sun King's military models, saved from the Louvre.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

A beautiful Victorian statue shows France's enduring love of the rhinoceros.

This emotive sculpture was originally created for the 1878 World's Fair.

This small, ingenious cannon once helped regulate Parisian life.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

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