An ancient ossuary in Rouen.

A centuries-old complex of hand-dug stone chambers has sheltered locals in times of trouble.

Science fiction's grandfather has a fittingly marvelous tomb.

The encased skull that is widely believed to belong to St. John the Baptist.

A sublime medieval path adorns the marble floor of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France.

Fabulous formations, weird and wonderful wildlife.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

This picturesque island graveyard is the final resting place of dozens of notorious pirates.

At the foot of an active volcano sits a church miraculously spared by its lava.

This amateur-built East African church with mismatched towers is an architectural abnormality.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

In the world's most bombed country relative to its size, this incredible organization helps pick up the pieces.

More than 200 statues filled with cryptic symbols give this park spot an aura of horror vacui fantasy.

This magnificent white pagoda was constructed to resemble a sacred Buddhist mountain.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

This Buddhist monastery once housed an image of Buddha containing a 19-carat diamond.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

The first place where the scientific innovation known as radar was first demonstrated in Britain.