This massive metal scallop is a tribute to an English composer who once walked across this beach.

Scores of wax baby figurines add an unusual mood to this beautiful church on the Greek coast.

A dark, narrow tunnel that leads to a charming lake and waterfall.

One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.

The last street gas lamps in Hong Kong.

A real Hawker Hunter jet in the middle of Basingstoke.

A doorless and windowless folly in England that evokes curiosity over its mysterious origins.

A monument to the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation forces of World War II.

An undeciphered text is inscribed on a mysterious stone slab.

Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

A picturesque garden with a surprising past.

Three tiny islands in a Portsmouth pond are at the center of disputed land claims from a number of competing micronations.

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.

Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.

This Budapest bar allows drinkers to leave their mark on the walls, floor, and even ceiling.

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

This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.

The iconic egg tart gets an upgrade with a laminated sourdough crust.

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.

This sharp turn was once the most dangerous part of the Singapore Grand Prix circuit.

A gorgeous gilded tower houses what may be the world's largest collection of gin.

Ask nicely, and stewards of a centuries-old charitable tradition will give you free bread and beer.

The weathered grave of a medieval anchoress who walled herself up in a cell attached to a church.

Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.