A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge.

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

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

Japan's iconic sci-fi hero rendered to 8-bit by notorious French street artist Invader.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Architect Le Corbusier built his friend a cubist house to match his impressive collection of cubist art.

This Parisian gem is one of the most incredible ethnographic museums in the world.