An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

The deadliest diving spot in the world is also a stunning geological marvel.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

The facade of this 16th-century building is decorated with carvings of 300 seashells.

A hidden medieval crypt where a famous legend says the devil used to teach black magic.

The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502.

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.