An old curiosity shop holds on to a centuries-old tradition of manually-distilled rose water.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

An abandoned settlement originally established by British colonialists in the Andaman archipelago.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

Latvia’s first skyscraper, nicknamed ‘Stalin’s birthday cake.’

A collection of historical engines and rolling stock from throughout Riga's rich railway history.

Famous for his giant trolls, Thomas Dambo's lesser-known early work is a creative 3D mural with sustainable birdhouses.

Denmark’s oldest bakery is home to the 'Wednesday Snail,' one of the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.

A novel collection of medical curiosities housed in an 18th-century surgeon training academy.

This cone-shaped bomb shelter, modeled on German design, is a rare WWII relic that never saw use but still looms over the harbor.

This quarry filled with 65 million-year-old limestone is now home to a nature reserve.

Religious structure known for its sculpted details.

The kitsch mansion of the former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu features a golden bathroom.

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

A legend says that if this elaborately decorated glass breaks, the good fortune of its owner's household will also disappear.

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.

Before becoming a poet John Keats studied here to become a surgeon.