This fountain was once heralded as the largest in the world.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

This Singaporean food-court stall was home to the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

This holy site either displays a centuries-old cross or a complete fake.

A church made of steel.

Space-age minarets towering over Islamabad.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

Known as the most dangerous bridge in the world, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge is only one of many precarious rope bridges in Northern Pakistan.

A place as enchanting as the journey to reach it is harrowing.

These stairs were built to accommodate royals mounted on elephants.

This dazzlingly turquoise mountain lake was created in the wake of a natural disaster.

This surprising museum tells the story of modern Malaysia through the history of its law enforcement.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.

This narrow street is packed with street vendors and bars selling chicha.

The world's first crowdfunded skyscraper has not gone quite to plan.

In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.

The (usually) serene burial place of the world's most notorious drug lord.

Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.