Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

This abandoned dream castle and its cemetery look out over the city that once inspired their creation.

Hikers can still stroll beneath the long conveyer of this abandoned mining facility hidden in a West Virginia river gorge.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.

After the Cuban Revolution, the famous rum company had to leave their swanky headquarters behind.

A colorful narrow alley in Cuba is full of street art and sculptures made of found objects.

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.

A Cuban artist reclaimed his impoverished neighborhood as a dreamy folk art kingdom.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

This abandoned Civil War fortress is slowly being swallowed by the waters of Lake Borgne.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

One of the world's largest shopping malls covers an area of 15 million square feet—and it's still set to grow.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

One of the largest and oldest caravansaries in Persia.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

Once an impressive link to Afghanistan’s Buddhist past, now a sad reminder of intolerance towards other cultures.

This magnificent blue mosque in Afghanistan is surrounded by thousands of white doves.