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

A monument to the more than one million enslaved Africans deported from the port of Ouidah.

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

This beautifully preserved Ottoman house is steeped in history.

Hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers crowd Albania long after the fall of Communism.

Decorated with a staggering 1,380 ladybugs, the installation has turned what was once a grim, forgotten nickel mine into a landmark and a statement.

A memorial to the atrocities of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

An Amsterdam School landmark combining a museum and social housing.

One of Amsterdam’s most popular cultural and recreational complexes is on the site of a former gas works.

A beautifully rebuilt windmill from the 17th century, situated along the Amstel River.

Rejoice at Amsterdam's ‘pop temple,’ a former church reborn as a raucous music venue.

The largest 19th century panorama in the world still in-situ.

This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.

A miniature city, once ruled by the Queen of the Netherlands.

Incredible labyrinth of man made caves.