One man's dream has turned into this naturally growing chapel made of almost nothing but trees.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

A charmingly old-fashioned reminder of the historic building's former life.

This archaeological site was the center of the extinct Yarmukian culture which developed the first roads and pottery in Israel.

The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

This family tattoo parlor has been inking religious pilgrims in the Middle East for 700 years.

Depending on the region's rainfall, this church may be partially submerged.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

This park celebrates a sister city relationship that survived the Cold War.

A piece of Seattle’s historic Chinatown preserved inside a modern museum.

This remarkable collection devoted to the study of fish includes 1 million preserved specimens from all around the world.

The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.

Blitzkrieg bop your way through Berlin's Ramones Museum.

This monumental work of art symbolizes the coming together of a previously divided city.

This wildlife trust is dedicated to orphaned elephant rescue and conservation.

This urban park is home to monkeys and a number of endangered plants.

An institution dedicated to curiosity, logic, riddles, and Mongolia's long history of puzzles.

History, geography, and shamanism meet in this eye-catching monument to the greatness of three empires.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

Traces of the thriving lake trade that once linked the Soviet Union with Mongolia.