This modernist cinema has survived war and reconstruction to become a symbol of Lebanon’s revolutionary spirit.

An army of sleeping knights sculpted by a self-taught local artist beautifully depict an old Czech legend.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

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.

Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.

This historic textile city was abandoned after being ravaged by fire.

This colorful palace is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Buriganga riverfront.

The fight to make Bengali an official language started in this stunning university hall.

Ancient and modern architecture are joined in Louis Kahn's monument to democracy.

Where giant ships go to die.

Malaysia's floating mosque.

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