The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

These 12th-century catacombs carved into a mountainside were a place of mysticism and Christian hermitages.

This covert museum showcases booties worn by a rescue dog and slippers owned by Queen Elizabeth II.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

A silly medieval mural preserved on the side of a Viennese house.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

Inside, visitors are treated to the rich history of sugar farming and its impact on Hawaiian society.

Get fishing gear and craft beer at this restaurant on the pier.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.