A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

Up on the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower sits an American mascot that became Osaka’s own lucky god.

A Japanese fertility god in the shape of a large phallus.

More than 300 years old, Kyoto's historic "teahouse" still operates as an invitation-only geisha club.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

A massive, photogenic gate designed after a traditional hand drum used in the regional noh

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Actually this "ancient" way of fishing may have started as recently as WW2

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

The largest wax museum in the southern hemisphere features a grizzly chamber of horrors.

There's nothing shrimpy about the world's largest artificial prawn.

The most easterly point on mainland Australia offers dramatic ocean views.

Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.

With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

A rare example of this century-old British tank stands near the center of town in Ashford.

A man has revenged his true love's betrayal through tears and stone genitalia.

This underpass became an unlikely piece of cinematic history after its appearance in 'A Clockwork Orange.'

An ancient Viking runestone hidden in plain view in Stockholm's old town.

This homeless brass fox tugs at your heartstrings from the foot of a Stockholm bridge.