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

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.

In the early Roman Empire, people deemed traitors and criminals were tossed to their deaths from this rock.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

This Art Deco airport was once deemed “the air hub of the Americas.”

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.