This modern arts center is built around a gem of late-Baroque architecture.

This recently restored crypt was once plagued by liquefying coffins and exploding caskets.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

Lavish royal estate punctuated with heated greenhouses.

Medieval museum built over Roman baths that features famous tapestries of a lady and a unicorn.

Dedicated to the art of hunting, with juxtapositions of contemporary art.

A haunting collection of the vanished and disappearing natural world.

Over the centuries, this island paradise has done it all, from providing monks with ecclesiastical respite to sheltering an exiled Leon Trotsky.

One of the largest wooden constructions in Europe was meant to be a casino, but soon became an orphanage.

Adjacent to Narayanhiti Palace, this park commemorates those who fought in Nepal's civil war.

A place for local artists to showcase their works.

Former host to the World Elephant Polo Championships.

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

One of the largest pagodas in Nepal is a 13th century testament to regional craftsmanship.

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

The spot where Parvati convinced Shiva to marry her, has become a pilgrimage site for married and unmarried women.

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.

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

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

An ancient art form is kept alive in this corner of Nepal.

This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

This hand-built lake system has become a haven for birds.

This structure, built more than 60 years ago to manage devastating seasonal floods, is known to attract a rare species of freshwater dolphin.