Does this 10-foot-tall statue carved into a rock face depict a king afflicted by a skin condition or a Buddhist figure?

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?

Bronzes and busts that once stood in the city's main squares are now relegated to a small hidden courtyard.

Once the fallout shelter of a dictator, this sprawling bunker is now a combined history museum and contemporary art gallery.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.

At a Bangkok bistro, one pot of beef stew has been cooking non-stop for more than 45 years.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

This Sri Lankan cemetery is the final resting place of sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

The oldest cemetery of modern-day Athens blends the modern and ancient worlds.