Ham is serious business at the Prosciutto Museum-Serious, delicious business.

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

This Volcano-like rest area was designed by architect Giulio Ceppi built according to energy efficiency and ecological footprint standards.

Saint Borromeo often prayed in this austere crypt during the 16th century.

A small sculpture that pays homage to the famous bronze ear of Ca de l'Oreggia—or does it?

Third time's a charm, or in this case, two testicles are.

This small village claims to be independent from Italy because it was left out when the nation was unified.

You can still find your way around Suzhou with this 800-year-old stone map.

The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.

Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.

Thanks to a bit of wordplay, seven auspicious stone cats guard this ancient canalside street.

The knock-off oil painting capital of the world.

130 replicas of world wonders squeezed into just 118 acres of space.

Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

These mountain hot springs have seen power struggles, doomed romances, and a generalissimo's attempted escape from mutiny.

A KFC honors an eighth-century Chinese poet with holograms and verse.

A collection of cafes and shops all crafted from recycled storage containers.

A golden temple atop a sacred mountain, known for its giant effigy of the revered Pu Xian.

This Tang Dynasty behemoth is the biggest Buddha in the world.

Planned as the world’s first zero-carbon city, it had lofty ideals—but is only 5 percent completed and aiming for 50 percent carbon-neutral.

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.