Tokyo, Japan
Azabu-Jūban Smile Monuments
A series of smile-themed sculptures created by artists from all over the world fill this Tokyo shopping district.
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Tokyo, Japan
A series of smile-themed sculptures created by artists from all over the world fill this Tokyo shopping district.
Tokyo, Japan
Weighing nearly 7 tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.
Tokyo, Japan
A glimpse into life in 1830s Tokyo, back during the heyday of the Tokugawa shogunate.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
Kamakura, Japan
A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.
Prague, Czechia
Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.
Prague, Czechia
Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
Liverpool, England
The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.
London, England
It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.
York, England
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
Kettlewell, England
Each year this small English village becomes overrun with outlandish straw men.
London, England
At the top of the hour, figures of the London department store's two co-founders emerge and bow to each other.
Thirsk, England
England's largest white horse isn't even white.
Oxford, England
The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
Morpeth, England
This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.
Gateshead, England
Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.
Harrogate, England
Astonishing rock formations dot the Brimham Moor landscape.
Bakewell, England
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Ilkley, England
This strange moor has a song written about it, Bronze Age carvings, and an alien sighting.
Oxford, England
Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.