Tokyo, Japan
‘Magokoro Tennyo’ (‘Goddess of Sincerity’)
Weighing nearly seven tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.
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Tokyo, Japan
Weighing nearly seven tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.
Ouzoud, Morocco
One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.
Tokyo, Japan
This water goblin statue represents a 19th-century urban legend about a haunted canal that became a Japanese idiom.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.
Baden-Baden, Germany
This magnificent church allows travelers along one of Germany's busiest roadways a chance to rest and reflect.
Ghajnsielem, Malta
In the sleepy town of Gozo exists a reproduction of the entire town of Bethlehem.
Oxford, England
Over a thousand musical instruments are on display, from bagpipes and harpsichords to drums and the sinuous serpent.
Matsushima, Japan
These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.
Rome, Italy
An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.
Inzá, Colombia
This collection of ancient, mountaintop, underground tombs was once hidden by decades of bloodshed.
Chapel-le-Dale, England
This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.
Mokra Gora, Serbia
An idyllic traditional timber village on a picturesque hill was built for a film.
Isle of Wight, England
The now-quiet remains of coastal artillery defenses that were used in both World Wars.
Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Niedzica-Zamek, Poland
This picturesque castle in Poland has a rich history, including a legend that ties it to lost Incan treasures.
Sirmione, Italy
On the shores of Lake Garda, the ruins of a Roman villa that allegedly belonged to the poet Catullus.
Oxford, England
This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.
Cricova, Moldova
Seventy-five miles of limestone caves host more than a million bottles of wine beneath a sleepy Moldovan town.
Tudeley, England
This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.
Tokyo, Japan
Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.
Sirmione, Italy
One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.
Nanuoya, Sri Lanka
Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.
Barrow Hill, England
The last surviving roundhouse in the United Kingdom also plays host to a popular annual beer and music festival.
Gradac, Serbia
This medieval monastery represents an architectural blend of eastern and western European culture.