Skeletons dressed in extravagant 18th century royal costumes cavort in the aisles of this German basilica.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

The experimental test tracks of a retro-futuristic monorail still stand in the French countryside.

In a small churchyard in Dingolfing, Germany the quaint Schusterkapelle is there to remind you of your imminent mortality.

This "Atomic Egg" appears on the city of Garching's coat of arms.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

This impressive castle looms over small German town.

A traditional village rooted in the Joseon Dynasty.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

This historic roadhouse has many tales to tell of San Francisco's early history.

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

On top of a hill, this Catholic church overlooks the most Catholic island in Greece.

The Goose Girl of Göttingen, Germany might well be the most kissed girl in the world.

A comedic homage to a beloved German actor.

Once a crime hotspot, this refurbished underpass is now home to a bookstore and a mural celebrating the history of Manila.

The largest United States military cemetery overseas.

Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.

Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

Armenia's premier center of astrophysical research was established during the Soviet era.