This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds. 

A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.

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

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

The main gates have been locked since 1745 and will remain so until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne.

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

The alpine falls where Sherlock Holmes apparently met his demise can actually be visited.

A breathtaking bridge that crosses a vast gorge over a river's torrents, and has a tale of a devil architect attached.

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

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

A living time capsule of the 1960s Richardson Bay water-front.

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.

A working model of the entire San Francisco Bay and much of the Sacramento River Delta, complete with regular tides that change every 14 minutes.

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Believed to be the longest railway bench in the world.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.