Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.

Medieval torture techniques with a modern conscience.

Extensive private collection of authentic Medieval devices used for human torture and execution.

A seven-century-old jail tells a not-so-pleasant history of crime and punishment.

Exploring crime and punishment in feudal and pre-modern Japan.

This retro café is a remnant of Japan’s post-war Argentine tango craze.

The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.

Hundreds of statues of Buddha’s disciples meditating, napping, sneezing, and picking their noses.

Visiting this grotto is symbolic of a spiritual journey into Nirvana.

The oldest academic institution in Japan provides a glimpse of university life during the days of the samurai.

Thanks to wordplay, the earthquake-causing catfish monster has become a god of confidence at this shrine.

This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.

A gorgeous, nostalgic café housed in a lofty old warehouse, lit only by petroleum lamps.

Celebrating the history of Hangul, the Korean writing system invented by King Sejong to improve his realm’s literacy.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

Taste freshly foraged yarrow and black locust blossoms at this ambitious cocktail bar.

The Devil’s own choice when he needs a drink in Brussels.

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

One of the oldest bank museums in Europe showcases unusual currencies of the world and other money-related miscellanea.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

This gallery commissioned by Cardinal Spada is known for its magnificent optical illusion.

This hidden alley near the location of Rome's first theater was the site of a curious miracle.

A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.