The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses connected by a bridge.

Half-drowned wooden stumps and stone blocks are all that remain of a Victorian landing that was destroyed by storms.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

This network of tunnels housed an entire village for years, and even had a hall for screening movies.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."