The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

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

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

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

The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.

The world's largest underground iron ore mine.

Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

Stockholm's deepest subway station is also a stunning ecological wonder.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

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

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.

Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

A chessmaster's dream destination.

A devastated ruin in the south of Belize where British explorers claimed to unearth the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull.

A museum marks and documents the site of the Titanic's launch.

These barriers stand as stark reminders of Northern Ireland's troubled past.