This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

A striking Soviet memorial commemorates the liberation of Belarus from the Nazis.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

This former Baroque palace on the historic Calle Montcada is a rare architectural gem and was once the meeting place of an aristocratic scholarly society.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

The Jesus tree of Malta bears a striking resemblance to Christ on the cross.

The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

The inverted pyramid design of this station stands out amid Bratislava's urban landscape.

This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.

An iconic Soviet statue of working-class people.