One of the largest bamboo bridges in Asia, located right next to a bamboo school.

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

A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.