Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

An artistic interpretation of the history of a Scottish park, combining poetry with anthropomorphic animals.

This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.

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

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

This Metabolist, retro-futuristic residential complex resembles a cyberpunk space colony established on Earth.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.

One of Antoni Gaudí's least-visited works, an homage to Catalan patrimony that mixes neo-Gothic with Modernista forms.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

This medieval church in a small Austrian village is home to a 700-year-old Mickey Mouse lookalike.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

This museum explores the history of stickers and is home to RePEELed, an exhibit featuring sticker art from around the world.

This little train station is forever immortalized in film history.

Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.

On the shores of Lake Garda, the ruins of a Roman villa that allegedly belonged to the poet Catullus.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

This Renaissance palace features a unique architectural design and is now home to the Ferrara National Art Gallery.

A statue of the owner stands outside of this museum, once the most popular brothel in town.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.