The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

Iran's "Rose Garden Palace," built during 131 years of rule by Qajar kings, consists of 17 stunning structures.

This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.

This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.

A statue commemorating 'the greatest inhabitant of Amsterdam of all time.'

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

When you're a great Russian Tsar, even your vomit gets a statue.

This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

Marked by the hand of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

One of the world's largest shopping malls covers an area of 15 million square feet—and it's still set to grow.

This circular Iranian jail was once a political prison run by the country's secret police.