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A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

A historic, reportedly haunted pub that provided inspiration for several famous adventure novels.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

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

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

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

The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.

This water goblin statue represents a 19th-century urban legend about a haunted canal that became a Japanese idiom.

Weighing nearly seven tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

This often-overlooked monument was crafted in the shape of the iconic samurai coin to honor an Edo-period mint.

This shrine dedicated to a legendary swordsman has become a pilgrimage site for the ill and infirmed.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.