A 100-foot-tall mural in South Australia.

Popular tourist destination now stands as a memorial to Sam the koala.

A 66-million-year-old rock formation stands tall over Mumbai, offering stellar city views.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

An Art Nouveau gem hides beneath the layers of city grime obscuring this once-magnificent building.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Visible from both land and sea.

This work of public art symbolizes the maritime history and the modern creative industry in Fremantle.

Ships still use this historic lighthouse to navigate dangerous, island waters.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

A winding staircase that appears to lead to nowhere is actually a diving platform into the Wellington Harbour.

This ledge in Victoria Park served as a hiding spot for Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

The world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary is a haven for New Zealand's rare and endangered species.

The "punniest place on Earth” has nearly as many bull-themed puns as it does people.

A life-sized statue of a Tyrannosaurus rex made out of driftwood.