The tragic reality of a town riddled with rumors of haunts, chemical spills, and serial killers.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.

The oldest surviving mosque in the UAE has mysterious origins and unusual architecture.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

This restored 17th century synagogue is one of the few remaining structures in Morocco’s ruined Jewish quarters.

The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

The other side is actually green.