Artifacts and memories from the Vietnam war, located in a place that experienced it first hand.

This cupola was once seen as an architectural disaster.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

Dedicated to the life of a brave woman soldier.

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

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

The ruins of a medieval citadel believed to be haunted by a ministry of wish-granting djinns.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

A commemoration of the little-known cultural influence that Tolstoy had on India.

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

Designed by Gustave Eiffel before his famed tower.

The small alleys in Lübeck's Old Town are a result of medieval urban sprawl.

Dancing skeletal figures pay homage to a medieval mural destroyed during World War II.

A statue honors the local legend that the devil helped build St. Mary's church after being tricked into thinking it was going to be a wine bar.

A stunning two-story timepiece within a medieval Brick Gothic church.