This small Japanese street is lined with figures, sculptures and a shrine dedicated to frogs.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

One in a pair of subterranean caves created by an ancient eruption of Mount Fuji.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

This 19th-century fountain features sculptures of little gnomes that help with chores.

The bones of the Biblical Magi traveled to Constantinople and Milan before landing in their current home inside an elaborate golden reliquary in the Cologne Cathedral.

Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.

This Belgian palace was long the domain of priests and aristocrats but is now being turned into an art commune.

Part modern art project, part traditional chapel, this see-through church is only substantial from the right angle.

This centuries-old gothic monster has been converted into a sprawling, glossy bookstore.

This sprawling Belgian fort was once thought of as impenetrable but now it is simply an abandoned relic.

This bike path was sunk below water level for maximum wonder.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.