Pieces of a stone giant are embedded in the earth of this Colorado park's playground.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

A well-preserved example of an early industrial operation in the northeastern United States.

Prowl through this sprawling bazaar under a massive Soviet-era dome for delicious eats.

Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and birds of prey can be found at this sanctuary.

This striking, two-toned confluence of rivers is visible from space.

Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.

Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

Europe’s most powerful hot spring supplies the surrounding region with hot water.

According to legend, this temple was built to pin down the body of a demoness who lay across the Himalayas.

An 18th-century Nepali-style chorten built to subdue demons and evil spirits.

This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.