This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This Quebec estate is home to the elaborate gardens of a self-taught horticulturist.

Lost subway station nestled beneath Toronto's busy commuter line.

An ancient Viking village in North America that predates Columbus by 500 years.

This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.

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

Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

An Aztec snake god has taken the material form of an apartment complex.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

An ancient fortified mound raised over the millennia from settlements built one on top of the other.

Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.

The largest covered bazaar in the world.

This remote mountain shrine is one of the most sacred Zoroastrian temples remaining in the world.

The most sacred Jewish shrine in Iran and a fine example of restoration works gone wrong.

The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.

Iranian tombstones shaped like male and female sexual organs.

Long before air conditioning, Persian architects found an ingenious way to cool off.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.