Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

These tenacious 14th-century towers defied demolition and are now a fairytale vacation rental.

The tangled roots of a giant banyan tree have fully reclaimed the ruins of this abandoned warehouse.

Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

Twelve sweet, nutty, life-sized statues are housed in this second-story shrine to almond paste.

A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.

This belfry is all that remains of the town that was buried by a violent volcano eruption.

The 20-mile causeway that separates the Netherlands from the sea.

The cave holds a spectacular array of stalactites and stalagmites, including one shaped like a giant human heart.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.