A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.

One of the great treasures of Neolithic art lies within this carefully constructed pile of rocks.

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

Be(w)ar(e) the moat around this historic Czech castle.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

These giant mummies are set ominously into a Peruvian cliffside and topped with real human skulls.

A crystal clear beach surrounded by beautiful coral reefs.

Built to ward off Napoleon's army, this city-sized abandoned Russian fort is now perfect for urban exploration.

These 17th-century mummies are no longer naturally preserved, but remain on display today.

This lost city belongs to one of the earliest civilizations in the world.

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

This Danish castle is supposedly haunted by a woman too independent to not be a witch.

Europe's largest natural bridge has a 19th century royal chateau built into its side.

These mechanical goats first battled it out in the year 1551, all because of an overcooked deer.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

A rare example of a German cemetery with traditional grave markers dating back several generations.

A fairytale Gothic castle steeped in Nazi treasure conspiracy theories.

The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.

These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.

Built to give thanks for the passing of a plague epidemic, this cathedral is a one-of-a-kind architectural hybrid.

A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

A waterfall runs right through the middle of this Taiwanese shrine to the hundreds of workers killed while building a nearby highway.