Erected in memory of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born close to this spot, this statue commemorates the author and his famous detective.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

The former home of a Portuguese poet, artist, and collector is packed to the brim with art.

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

In the former treasury of a popular temple, a rare sculptural depiction of Kannon’s diverse avatars.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

This tombstone marks the spot where the legendary British spy met his end.

The last occupied troglodyte dwellings in England weren't abandoned until the 1960s.

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.

The “Grand Canyon of Maine” is a three-mile gorge full of striking geological features.

Where you can hail your favorite fictional commanders-in-chief.

Uh, pardon me, ma'am, but I couldn't help noticing that there's a Columbo statue in the middle of Budapest.