An iconic fountain dedicated to the Roman goddess Flora stands in the heart of Mumbai.

This 19th-century heritage building once housed a department store that supplied British provisions in the city.

A 19th-century church in South Mumbai built to commemorate those who died in the First Anglo-Afghan War and the retreat from Kabul in 1842.

These hilltop ruins of a forgotten Buddhist monastery flourished in Antiquity from trade with the Roman Empire.

A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

Every year, massive crowds flock to this 300-year-old temple to celebrate a unique, goddess-centric Hindu festival.

This overlooked Japanese Buddhist temple is a respite from the bustle of Kolkata.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

Kolkata’s only Portuguese church has a curious link with chickens.

This historic complex is home to the oldest Christian grave in Kolkata, India.

For just a few hours each morning, this market serves specialties from the city's shrinking Chinese-Indian community.

For more than 70 years, this small shop has been a go-to for Kolkata's fountain pen connoisseurs and collectors.

A single tree's 2,800 aerial roots give the appearance of a complete forest.

A monument to the British doctor who connected mosquitoes to malaria.

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

In Kolkata's China Town, a temple to the Hindu goddess Kali.