A replica of a fort built from a frontier town's mass hysteria in the face of false reports of impending Native American violence.

Japan Railways' southernmost train station offers a view of a volcano and a mailbox said to grant happiness.

The geomorphology of the Turia Valley could easily be mistaken for Utah or Arizona.

This Theravada Buddhist temple is a peaceful oasis steeped in history.

For 200 years, people have flocked to this Polish town to experience the healing powers of salt.

Look no further than this local institution for the best East Texas–style barbecue.

This 17th-century house has a long and colorful history.

This public park collects signposts and other memorabilia related to local history, Polish-German relations and human progress

A terrace reminiscent of Rome's Spanish Steps is tucked away in a little park in Washington, D.C.

At Houston’s longest-running restaurant, find a classic oyster stew beloved by a former U.S. President.

Venture from downtown Houston to the suburb of Katy for stellar Malaysian food.

A spectacular slot canyon at the northern edge of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

The bones of the Biblical Magi traveled to Constantinople and Milan before landing in their current home inside an elaborate golden reliquary in the Cologne Cathedral.

These life-sized mosaic reptiles, crafted using ceramics from a local toilet factory, link the town's industrial heritage with its prehistoric past.

Once a luxurious flagship of the Soviet Union, this Brutalist structure remains a landmark of Tashkent’s communist past.

A surprise blip of color and kitsch.

On the clock tower at St. Anne's Church in Cork, you never know which face is telling the truth.

Next to Salt Lake City's Assembly Hall stands a tribute to some unlikely heroes of early Mormon settlers.

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

The urinal, known by many names and designated as a Norwegian Cultural Heritage Site for its simple and functional design, stands as a testament to old gay history in Norway.

This octagonal rotary jail built in 1889 now serves as a visitor's center.

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

A 17-foot-tall cutout of the Texas-born actor stands alongside the highway.

The first Venetian glass exhibit in Japan and one of the largest in the world.