An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

An illuminated manuscript comprising the life's work of a lone monk, inexplicably decorated with a portrait of Satan himself.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

This statue of a falling man commemorates a teenage martyr of the Hungarian Revolution.

Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.

A series of caves under Castle Hill that once held the prisoner Vlad Tepes, better known as Count Dracula.

This peaceful gem in upstate New York was chosen as the future home of the 14th Dalai Lama's Library and Museum.

The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.

The romantic garden was the epicenter of the Hungarian art scene in the 1880s.

Uh, pardon me, ma'am, but I couldn't help noticing that there's a Columbo statue in the middle of Budapest.

This 8th-century Bavarian monastery is home to an exquisite Baroque-era library.

A 19th century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.

This Budapest bar allows drinkers to leave their mark on the walls, floor, and even ceiling.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

Made of bronze and wearing a blue gown, this lady sat in the same location in the Yantic Cemetery for more than 119 years.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.

Once in a state of dilapidation, this candy-inspired fortress is now being revived.

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.

Pagan monument converted to Christianity with the population.