Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

The bank's whimsical shape was inspired by a child’s toy.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

A gigantic statue of a Russian soldier watches over the ancient city of Plovdiv, a prominent reminder of the Soviet period in Bulgaria.

This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.

This building has two facades of clashing architectural designs.

Underneath this Byzantinian church lies a necropolis filled with ancient tombs and the ruins of previous churches.

A vast Communist-era exhibition space in the Bulgarian capital.

A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.

Sofia's legislative center is continuously reinventing itself.

"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.

This 20th-century replica of a 13th-century castle has itself fallen into ruin.

A 168-foot tower, part of the abandoned Chester Leadworks facility.

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

The construction of this bridge dates back to the 15th century.

A hunk of prehistoric lava rests amid the Gothic architecture of a campus quad.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.