Architecture

This colorfully-painted tunnel links two distinct parts of a historic neighborhood.

After being destroyed by two separate fires, this monastery is now home to a small zoo and relics from dozens of saints.

On a picturesque lake island, a massive, “broken” crucifixion has become a popular pilgrimage destination.

This house was home to a succession of park keepers for more than 90 years, but in all that time, it never had a toilet.

Part of this hotel resides in Switzerland, the other in France, and the border splits the honeymoon suite.

Queensland's largest dam includes a winding spillway that offers drivers a mesmerizing sight.

The oldest home in Huntington Beach, the farmhouse is a monument to the region's pioneer past.

Aside from denoting a public square or market, this medieval structure was also a sign of a town's prosperity.

This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.

This ancient Bedfordshire church was abandoned when the village's population slowly began migrating to new towns.

This ancient structure appears Roman, but was constructed during the 16th century and was utilized until 1911.

The former headquarters of a leader in the Mexican Revolution, and the site of an often-reproduced image.

This stop on the Camino de Santiago stands high above the underwater ruins of a medieval town.

The last Tsar of Russia constructed this private church just so he could attend services when visiting his wife's hometown.

These grandstands are among the oldest continuously used stands in the world.

This precariously perched fortress was once ruled by a crow-worshipping baron.

The oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States.