The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.

Tucked inside a South Bank bar is an epic expressionist chronicle of the 20th century.

A living memorial to the trees London lost during the Great Storm of 1987.

One of America's founding fathers lived in this London lodging between 1757 and 1775.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

This maze-like, oceanfront gift shop—the nation’s largest— has been serving kitsch to the Myrtle Beach community for over 80 years.

This South Carolina water tower is an icon of the city of Walterboro, but it also once served as the county jail.

The original location of Vollis Simpson’s Whirligigs.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

North America's oldest authentic African Village.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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

An ancient Greek physician is honored as a god at this hole-in-the-wall shrine.

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

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

A commemoration of the first Dutchman to reach Japan, whose name still echoes in the heart of Tokyo.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

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

A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).