This futuristic German television spire is actually the world's largest digital clock.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

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." 

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

This museum celebrates the history of Japanese advertising, from feudal business tricks to modern T.V. commercials.

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

In the heart of Luxembourg's "little Switzerland" weaves a breathtaking natural sandstone canyon with a mythological past.

A beautiful drive through the foot of the Alps traces the path of 15th-century Turkish raids.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.