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A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

For those with no fear of heights: a skywalk 4,700 feet up on a Chinese mountain.

Locals transformed this Canadian evergreen into a secret hangout with spectacular views of Vancouver's skyline.

The remains of a Canadian train crash are now mouldering beneath layers of rust and graffiti.

Lost subway station nestled beneath Toronto's busy commuter line.

This natural sea cave hides a small wonderland of natural turquoise beauty.

This Art Deco masterpiece has stood in for some of the most famous buildings in comic book history.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

Railways may have forged this quintet of lovely tunnels, but now they are open to hikers.

An abandoned railroad tunnel is now filled with bioluminescent bugs.

Sleep snuggled in a sphere suspended atop the forest canopy of Vancouver Island.

This giant squid sculpture sits near the spot where a real-life specimen was captured in the late 19th-century.

Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.

These mountain hot springs have seen power struggles, doomed romances, and a generalissimo's attempted escape from mutiny.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

This 200-meter-high waterfall marks the site of Achilles’ immortal baptism at the mouth of the River Styx.

An extravagant western hotel where every floor is the "ground floor."

This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."

Swarovski's museum/theme park is a fake diamond fantasia overlooked by a giant.

Macabre museum devoted to historical Viennese murders.

Built to give thanks for the passing of a plague epidemic, this cathedral is a one-of-a-kind architectural hybrid.

A breathtaking viewing platform over the Alps.

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

A traditional village rooted in the Joseon Dynasty.