The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.

These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

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

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

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

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.