The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

This 1,400-year-old abbey was once a powerhouse for music and intellectualism known across Normandy.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

Monumental sculptures guard many of the graves, transforming this necropolis into an open-air fine art museum.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

A mysterious bridge over a sunken Roman road.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

The abandoned military base looks like a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

This is what trains will look like after the zombie apocalypse.

The wing of this deserted Boeing 737 almost touches the Dunkin' Donuts next door.

Someone left a Boeing 737 in a field in southern Bali.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.

The unusual lighthouse looms over waves of prairies with no sea in sight.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.

Originally a leper colony, the island is now an Armenian monastery that's home to an incredible manuscript library and eclectic museum.

This narrow canyon has been carved by the river over thousands of years into spectacular and curious forms.

Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.