Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

The mirrored section takes the shape of Hebrew characters when viewed from above.

The 650 red and white Japanese plum trees of this Tokyo neighborhood blossom each spring.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

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

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

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

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

A pair of trees near a Hong Kong shrine are said to grant wishes, but only the ones they hold on to.