This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

In Northeastern Iceland lies something of an oxymoron: a steaming desert.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

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

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

A palatial sculpture park was built illegally and in secret by a self-taught artist over 36 years.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.