Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

Marked by the hand of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley.

Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.

An extravagant monument to an extravagantly unpopular Emperor.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

The second largest reclining Buddha in the world got "lost" for over 120 years.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

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

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

A 16th-century Andalusian palace.

The world's largest wooden structure.