Architecture

These quaint French houses dangle precariously over a precipice.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

A French library that makes sure its love of books is writ large... giant in fact.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

This incredible Chinese theme park may be the largest bootleg in history.

This artistic temple brings together multiple architecture styles, but is only an example of one.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

The deepest metro station in the world.

A girls' boarding school inspired by the Chicago World's Fair, once abandoned, now restored to strange and scenic glory.

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.

An abandoned meat mecca now serves as an excellent locale for urban exploration.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

An ancient Chinese temple where even the emperor dressed like a farmer in the name of the harvest.

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

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.