Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

A gigantic 10-foot tall stone man.

A mummy and sarcophagus are part of the many wonders in this library's collection.

The shared home of a utopian commune that practiced "free love" a century before the hippies.

An interesting look into 18th-century American history.

Surprisingly aquamarine waters fill deep lakes formed at the end of the last ice age.

These gigantic skeletons tower over visitors and provide insight into the creatures that once ruled over Ireland.

This courtly monument celebrates an influential comedian who turned taking the piss out of the powers-that-be into an art.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Collection of still-functioning printing presses from the 18th to 20th centuries.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

Though they've since been renamed, these two streets hint at Dublin's darker days.

More than 5,000 artifacts donated by the people of the city, plus a room entirely devoted to the band U2.

The house where the writer spent his formative years.