Temples

The outside of this exposed Moche pyramid is covered with striking colorful adobe friezes.

This under-visited temple is nestled within one of Shanghai's traditional shikumen-style residential blocks.

A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.

This baroque wonder is filled with a trove of artistic treasures.

A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

An ancient Incan convent on Lake Titicaca's Island of the Moon.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.

This serene bamboo walkway allows Buddhist monks from remote temples access to the nearby village.

A deep mark on the remains of a Roman temple, believed to be left by a legendary warrior.

Every Sunday, this Thai temple in Berkeley serves a backyard brunch.

An underwater temple submerged for 20 years has resurfaced with an extreme drought.

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

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

These picturesque structures speckle the hill above the monastery.

This lone tower casts an outstretched shadow over the site of a once-wealthy Knights Templar preceptory.