One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

Village situated on a narrow volcanic escarpment.

This ancient Spanish castle sits high upon a hilltop.

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.

Designed by Gustave Eiffel before his famed tower.

These fly sculptures are scattered around the city and represent the patron saint of Girona.

Kissing the ass of this stone lioness has become a rite of passage in the city of Girona.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

These sculptures of various animals adorn the building that houses one of the capital's least known museums.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

The tallest city hall in the world offers an excellent bento box.

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

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.”

The Port of Yokohama’s customs headquarters building resembles a Moorish kasbah, complete with a minaret.

The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.

This sculpture commemorates a naturalist and an illustrator whose work was a forerunner to modern field guides.