A 15th-century monumental Latin inscription on this house celebrates Lorenzo Manilio's love for Rome.

This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

A fortified medieval basilica on the Caelian Hill preserves extraordinary frescoes and one of Rome's most beautiful hidden cloisters.

This colorful but controversial ceiling has been likened to a 21st-century Sistine Chapel.

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

The second generation of a mighty volcano rises from the sea.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

This neoclassic cathedral also houses what is believed to be the oldest clock in the Americas.

A Mayan village preserved for centuries in volcanic ash.

A crumbling cathedral condemned by an earthquake.

A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.

A memorial to the tens of thousands of Irish who fled to North America during the Great Famine.

A statue of the early navigator stands overlooking the land he first surveyed.

This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.