These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

The cemetery houses the remains of Jun’ichirō Tanizaki, one of Japan's most famous novelists.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

Burial mound for the ears and noses of thousands of mutilated Korean soldiers.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

The groundbreaking Japanese shrine maiden who invented the art of kabuki.

A small but very fascinating fountain in the center of Rome with four books and a deer carved.

Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

A statue representing a lost Roman profession that was vandalized for centuries.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.

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

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

A contemporary art installation housed within a Gothic cathedral.

The famous sculptor had a hand in this imposing fortress.

Antique cinematography artifacts fill this museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.