More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Odd outsider art installations surround a Gold Rush-era ghost town.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

These rows of World War II-era bunkers were the scene of some of the infamous Mothman sightings.

A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.

Solitary monument dedicated to the beauty of nature.