The grand marble structure next to the White House is Andrew Carnegie's temple to Pan-American diplomacy.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

One of the most poignant ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the local football team's stadium has been quickly reclaimed by nature.

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

A mapping error in the 19th century made loggers think this section of the forest was underwater.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."

The national park was once a plantation estate.

A derelict bit of infrastructure from the canal that once ran through D.C. is landlocked in the heart of the city.

The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

These unusual rooms on wheels are holdovers from the 1960s.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

This odd-shaped relic from the 1964 New York World's Fair found its way back home to Wisconsin.

The building was originally a gas station built to resemble a Japanese tea house.

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

The family compound and final resting place for the philosopher, Confucius, and over 100,000 of his descendants.

The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

According to the legend, this strikingly beautiful hill has miraculous healing powers.

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.