This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Remains of Roman amphitheater hidden in a sleepy quarter of Paris.

The narrowest street in Paris.

One Italian taxi driver covered his entire house in small seashells creating a weird bit of architecture that is preserved to this day.

This 2,000-year-old Doric bridge is still open to pedestrian traffic to this day.

This legendary dessert was served to Nobel laureates for decades.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

19th century pendulum and a clock restored by a rogue group of guerilla artists.

Stalinist skyscraper built with help of cryotechnology.

Immortal combat in a Moscow museum.

The library's graceful rotunda is like a bibliophile's temple.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

The largest library in Latin America owes its existence to an Old World earthquake and a Napoleonic invasion.