Giant fruit signaling the entrance to a tropical paradise.

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

This giant, granite purse is one of Melbourne's most unique and distinctive pieces of public art.

The word 'wunderkammer' translates as 'wonder-chamber'. This Wunderkammer is both a museum and a retail store.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

Not the result of an accident, hurricane, or aliens, this is an eye-popping tribute to the Melbourne tram.

This historic tall ship traveled 1.5 million miles around the globe, and once did duty as the mythical pirate ship in Peter Pan.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

Nature's water park in the Wadi Bani Awf valley is full of pools flanked with cliffs and natural water slides.

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

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

This mix of Islamic art, vintage vehicles, weaponry, architecture, and history is an ode to eclecticism. 

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

This archaeological site boasts temple ruins that date back 5,000 years to the Dilmun culture, and may have been described in the tale of Gilgamesh's search for immortality.

This beautifully historic Bahrain fortress might not be the most popular attraction around, but that might make it all the better.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

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

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