A sunken idol welcomes parishioners to Davy Jones' Locker.

Once home to one of the oldest banks in the world, this building is also where Marco Polo's famous travelogue was written.

Massive galleon from a box-office bomb docked in Genoa.

This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.

A lover's walk between hilltop towns, decorated with graffiti love notes.

A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

This subtle Berkeley paving stone actually marks off a lawless tube of air that extends into space.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

A former poultry store that looks like a giant duck and is one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island.

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

An ornate "graveyard" for some of the country's forlorn building relics.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

A curious memento mori hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.