It’s no wonder the Golden Arches are so universally recognised when there are around 34,000 McDonald's outlets in 118 countries worldwide. While most of these fast food restaurants look pretty similar both inside and out, there are some unique and unusual McDonald's outposts that really punch above their weight in terms of amazing locations, incredible architecture and Instagram-worthy décor. To prove it, we've rounded up the most extraordinary McDonald’s restaurants on the planet.

Click or scroll through our gallery to see some of the world's most unusual McDonald's restaurants – counting down to the most remarkable of all.