In Paris, Texas they have their own Eiffel Tower, it just has a cowboy hat on it.

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.

Designed to honor the birthplace of Buddha.

This park is the prime habitat for Nepal’s Bengal tigers.

This institution honors Nepal’s most storied warriors.

Nepal is home to the world’s tallest Shiva statue.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

Former host to the World Elephant Polo Championships.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

This park in Nagarkot boasts one of the best views in all of Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

Visitors to this museum will find architectural oddities, an art gallery, and an unlikely bird sanctuary.