Moundsville, West Virginia
New Vrindaban Palace of Gold
Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.
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Moundsville, West Virginia
Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mural made of 100,000 pieces of hand blown glass, and one of the largest glass murals in the US.
Reggello, Italy
On rare days, this abandoned castle's gatekeepers open its doors, revealing the eye-popping splendor hidden inside.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Huge masonic hall in Philadelphia with lavishly themed rooms.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.
Riverdale, Georgia
A vision of beautiful Hindu architecture in the middle of the American South.
Cleveland, Ohio
The home made famous by the 1983 holiday classic is now a perfectly preserved shrine to the movie.
Bartlett, Illinois
This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.
Wilmette, Illinois
The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.
London, England
What started as a way to address damp basement walls turned into a house filled with intricate hand-carved designs.
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
A glittering Thai Buddhist temple in suburban Pennsylvania.