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

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

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

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

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

The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.

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

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

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

The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.

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

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

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

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

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.