The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

This Costa Rican chapel is the most metal church in the world, literally.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

This exaggerated sculpture resembles a well known feature of Vancouver:

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

The cutest way to stay safe in traffic.

Underground attraction offering tours of the foundational ruins of a church nave that collapsed in 1674.