This abandoned Soviet circus is slowly being restored to its Communist-era glory.

Elaborate mansions built by Roma residents in Soroca to show their success after centuries of discrimination.

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

This stunning Brazilian library contains the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside of Portugal itself.

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

Eduardo Kobra’s breathtaking 32,300-square-foot graffiti wall took over Rio’s Olympic Boulevard.

The largest open-air contemporary art center in Latin America is a unique experience in the Atlantic Forest.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

An art museum with an eclectic design and a scandalous past.

This singular art museum in São Paulo is unique inside and out.

A labyrinthine museum chronicling the history of African culture in Brazil.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

A condom-covered Thai restaurant that is more concerned with birth control than food.

A monument to Malchik, a stray dog who lived in a Moscow metro station until his tragic death.

Gargantuan home of Russian science.

One of the world's tallest statues is also one of its most hated.

Stalinist skyscraper built with help of cryotechnology.

The tallest hotel in Europe.

Moscow's other, lesser known kremlin is a fairytale-like cultural complex modeled after Old Russia.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.

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

Immortal combat in a Moscow museum.