The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

A gray market run by Burmese Indians offers a portal to a forgotten period in history.

One-room museum dedicated to India's most enigmatic mathematician.

The place of worship for Zoroastrians, Mumbai's Parsi fire temples use fire and ash for purification.

Constructed in 1923, this is one of several heritage drinking fountains across Mumbai.

These animal carvings stand as representations of India and Britain.

Mumbai's angel.

One of the last remnants of an 18th-century fort in the business district of Mumbai.

A tribute to one of Bombay's former governors that has withstood the test of time.

World's most expensive home.

Designed as a 17th-century watchtower, the former fort is now a popular sunset haunt.

A 66-million-year-old rock formation stands tall over Mumbai, offering stellar city views.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

Locals say the water level in this 1,200-year-old tank never goes down.

Built in a perfect square, this archaeological site is one of the largest and best preserved ancient fortifications in India.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.