Climb the dead electric pylons of Messina.

An abandoned building that once tightened a power line that stretched across Messina Strait.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Largest illuminated advertisement sign in the world.

The body of at least one victim of a construction accident was left behind in the collapsed pylon, buried under tons of concrete.

Where once there was a train station bathroom, there is now this German burger joint.

Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.

The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

The former home of Norway's greatest romantic composer.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.