The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

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

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Former military fort and site of untold horrors during WWII, this island may become the Adriatic's next luxury resort.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

This scale model of our solar system hid in plain sight for years before a physics team sought out all the planets.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

This colorful gate stands as an entrance to the walled city of Old San Juan.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

Within the former ghost town of Cisco is a carefully restored tiny town with one resident and its own art residency.

The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.

This Moab institution functions as both a rock store and a small natural history museum.