Tijuana's legendary jai alai or "basque ball" palace is now a massive music venue.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Storms, funding, and in-fighting have kept this Bermuda church from ever being completed.

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

Ferdinand Magellan dubbed the world's largest water village the "Venice of the East."

A symbol of Islam in oil-rich Brunei.

A well kept and well documented look at the Bruneian Sultan's life and successes.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

The largest prehistoric ruins south of the Sahara, once a powerful center of international trade.

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.

Natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.

This Tang Dynasty behemoth is the biggest Buddha in the world.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

An Irish Memorial commemorating those who perished due to potato blight.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

Where commuters walk through remnants of an ancient Greek necropolis.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.