Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

The sister plane of the C-123 shot down during the Iran-Contra Affair has found a new purpose in retirement.

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

This nugget of paradise earned its name for obvious reasons.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

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

This Bangkok high-rise looks like a rudimentary LEGO elephant.

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

Uganda's smallest savannah park is home to over 350 species of birds and mammals.

The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

A lover's walk between hilltop towns, decorated with graffiti love notes.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.