This Theravada Buddhist temple is a peaceful oasis steeped in history.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

A seaside haven for 300 rescued cats.

This Buddhist temple on the island of Penang is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

Berliners converted a bombed-out, disused lot into a community-run urban farm with its own cafe and bar.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

The most confusing clock in New York.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

First a horse rendering plant, then a 19th century landfill, this beach is full of glass from thousands upon thousands of broken bottles.

This Bronx apartment building is officially recognized as the birthplace of hip-hop.

An eerie, derelict amusement park in Berlin.

This water-tower-turned-high-end-apartment building was once the site of an early Nazi concentration camp.

Super-heavy Nazi architectural experiment.

The narrow passages will challenge even the bravest driver.

Two massive boulders, rocking back and forth with the ebbing of the sea.

This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.

Despite finally receiving electricity in 1970, this tiny town is now deserted.

In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.

The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.