This magenta statue commemorates the legendary marriage between a mermaid and the city's founder.

An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

The official motto of Luxembourg reminds passersby of the Luxembourgish commitment to their national identity and sovereignty.

An ancient Roman relief beautifully preserved on the façade of a house.

Statues of a fire-breather, a clown, and a whole performing troupe celebrate Luxembourg's creative side.

This seemingly humble work of art—a block of limestone—conceals a daring story and an artistic tour de force.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

One of the world’s largest suspended aquariums, located in Dubai Mall.

The oldest bakkwa shop in Singapore is especially beloved during the Lunar New Year festivities.

This fountain was once heralded as the largest in the world.

A quiet patch of astroturf laid out between a building that seems to be splitting in half.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

Some believe that the artist behind this whimsical statue inserted his own likeness as a way to discreetly flip the bird.

Luxembourg's most popular statue since 1923 has been missing for... 26 years!

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.