These structures hanging over the water's surface are traditional fishing machines.

This uniquely designed bridge served as the city gate for Comacchio.

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.

Historic bar where the Singapore Sling cocktail was invented.

These bronze statues depict the early days of trading in Singapore.

The most playful of the life-sized statues that make up Singapore's "People of the River."

Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.

A fantastic assortment of China's finest and most disturbing wares.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Order a whiskey neat in the former jail of Kowloon’s British-era Marine Police Headquarters.

Even Michelin-starred chefs are said to get their cleavers at this century-old shop.

This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

A recently restored substation that dates from 1875.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

The Argonaute submarine was the French navy's pride and joy in the 1950's.

A museum commemorates what was once the largest freight station in Taiwan.