One of the most powerful religious centers in the Middle Ages, dubbed the founder of Western monasticism.

Plundered and left asunder by grave robbers, this ancient necropolis has been painstakingly pieced back together.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

Narrowest house in Boston.

Travel through the wholesome amusements of yesteryear at this charming miniature village.

Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.

An informal walk of fame in front of a Hollywood office building remembers a comedic great and his associates.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in North America is built of concrete designed to last 1,000 years.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

This 12,000 year old Iranian cave village has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years.

A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.

This ancient abandoned church in a remote part of Turkey is in danger of falling over.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, never been to New York.

The largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside tea for the surrounding countries.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

An enthusiastically interactive mining museum that won't let black lung ruin the fun.

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

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

This popular pilgrimage site offers a hole filled with holy healing dirt.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

The gravestone of a famous poet features a fittingly poetic epitaph chosen by the writer himself.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.