Hundreds of intricately carved Armenian stone crosses can be found within this huge cemetery.

Moscow's other, lesser known kremlin is a fairytale-like cultural complex modeled after Old Russia.

This ancient village and its adjoining cemetery have a beautiful history of death and remembrance.

Two gems of Beaux Arts architecture that have been sitting vacant for years.

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

Mongolian Buddhists believe this monastery in the Gobi desert to be the center of the world's spiritual energy.

Siberian ghost town built by gulag prisoners.

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

This 17th-century Bhutanese monastery is ensconced in Buddhist legend.

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

Micro-nation based around a nine-story high illegally built tower.

The second largest in the world, this massive underground void has its own subway.

Small church on top of a huge rock column.

Underground monastery and fortress.

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.

These black pillars of volcanic basalt seem to call mountain climbers with an unbreakable siren song.

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

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

Tables of secondhand books fill the inner courtyard of this 17th-century stock exchange.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.