A haunting army of decomposing, moss-covered stuffed animals and dolls guard this swinging truss.

The watery grave of an impractical idea.

This rare vessel mixed luxury with labor before being converted to a museum and sometimes haunted maze.

A larger-than-life version of the hat beloved by hunters, outdoorsmen, and Holden Caulfield.

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

"The Most Boring Road in the State."

As its grandiose name implies, this wooden dome is unsurpassed in size.

This shallow cave got its name from copious amount of human bones found inside.

World's largest Christmas store.

Only recently added to the shrine, this googly-eyed snail demon of unknown origin is said to have eye-healing powers.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

This battleship of a building was designed by a famed "mad architect."

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

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

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.”

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

This park built on a former fortress has a reputation for romance.

The monastery survived the Communist revolution in Mongolia as a religious museum.

This Transylvanian church has changed its denomination four times.

This exquisite, alienesque piece of Soviet architecture is being threatened by modern shopping malls.

Featured in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

One of the largest museums in Ukraine remembers the story of the German-Soviet War in iconic, brutalist style.

Take a seat and hear a song by the composer Frédéric Chopin.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.