One of the tallest lighthouses in the world also serves as a monument to the fallen of World War I.

A colorful narrow alley in Cuba is full of street art and sculptures made of found objects.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.

This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.

An eclectic collection of thousands of items owned by the sculptor Frederic Marès.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

A cemetery in Barcelona's Poblenou district is home to this touching funerary statue, which depicts death in the form of a winged skeleton.

This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.

A solitary lighthouse in Spain was an inspiration to the great Jules Verne.

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.

An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

Monument to a suicide protesting the Soviet invasion.

Living towers made of people that are now recognized by UNESCO.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin…

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

A Surreal flight of architectural fancy in Vietnam's Central Highlands.

For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.