This sea stack in Cyprus is traditionally seen as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

This free museum is building a collection of books that are banned, censored or burnt around the world.

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.

This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.

Hidden beneath the streets of London is a secret subway that only carried mail.

This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

An LED art installation composed of 600 poles wrapped in kimono fabric.

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

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

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 magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

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

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

This kitsch-forward diner is dedicated to an almost-forgotten “one-cent” prototype of okonomiyaki.