Once the gateway to the utopian dream-village of a Civil War embalmer.

One of the last remaining Carpenter Gothic churches is situated on a wildflower conservatory overlooking the bay.

At night, a grove of towering redwood trees growing through the pavement block out all light from the so-called “Dark Park” of Madrone Avenue.

A living time capsule of the 1960s Richardson Bay water-front.

A working model of the entire San Francisco Bay and much of the Sacramento River Delta, complete with regular tides that change every 14 minutes.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

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

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

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

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.