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.

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

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

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

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

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

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

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.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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