The mummified right fist of a 1,000-year-old saint-king sits inside an ornate golden reliquary.

Uh, pardon me, ma'am, but I couldn't help noticing that there's a Columbo statue in the middle of Budapest.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

The ruins of a fairytale castle with a tumultuous history stand high atop the mountains.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

A 19th-century subterranean reservoir repurposed as a contemporary art cave.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

This beautiful waterfall is not easy to reach, but offers a stunning view of the pristine green valley.

“The oddest pub in South Africa,” inspired by a practical joke.

Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.