An increasingly eccentric apartment building, topped with winged beasties.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds. 

A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

A constellation of golden cobblestones shows the names of local children born under a full moon.

The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

Artworks by loners, prisoners and the criminally insane.

A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

This impressive clifftop temple was once at the center of an international custody dispute.

More than 100 Hindu temples are slowly being swallowed by the forest.