A mural and a few historical markers commemorate Denver's once-thriving Chinatown, which was obliterated in a racist riot.

In a small Japanese garden off a busy Denver street, a memorial to a brave, principled politician.

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.

This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.

This Bordeaux parking garage has 712 indoor spaces, and one outdoor.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

Balconies that have a most unusual accent.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.

This hidden garden boasts amazing views of Lyon.

The first modern cemetery of Lyon is complete with more than 200 chapels and monuments.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Inside this museum, Christians were imprisoned when the Romans controlled Gaul.