An archway adorned with vulnerable flora and fauna.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.

Hoax, mistake, or evidence of dinosaurs in human times?

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

The only Roman honorific column in Istanbul.

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.

This former “ante-chamber to the guillotine” has been refurbished to illustrate the brutal history of French justice.

This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.

A replica of the lost rock cliff that was once significant in Singapore's maritime history.

A temple complex has existed on this site since the third century.

An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

The site of the last royal wedding in Korea.

The supreme shrine of the state.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

A monument to the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation forces of World War II.