This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

This lonely tomb is all that remains of a once-bustling ancient trade hub visited by Marco Polo.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

Nature's water park in the Wadi Bani Awf valley is full of pools flanked with cliffs and natural water slides.

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

Miraculous vase predicts the future at this Tibetan Buddhist site in the Himalayas.

These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.

Mount Nyiragongo has erupted at least 34 times since 1882 and is home to the world's largest lava lake.

This Sri Lankan cemetery is the final resting place of sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

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

This palatial, 99-doored Colonial mansion is a marvel of architectural fusion.

This luscious masterpiece created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa inspired the work of his brother, a famous Sri Lankan architect.

Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

A mere stone's throw from Islamabad exists a spectacular display of three millennia of humanity's progress.

The world's second largest salt mine, said to have been discovered by Alexander the Great's horse.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.

This lost city belongs to one of the earliest civilizations in the world.

Reputedly haunted sandstone necropolis with exquisite stone carvings.

One of the largest necropolises in the world is home to a stunning array of historic Middle Eastern tombs.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.