The oldest stone house in Paris was built by its most famous alchemist.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

Camera cars and condom bikes built from scrap and one man's passion.

A magical expanse of colorful street murals lies hidden within the quiet neighborhood.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

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

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.