Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.

More than 200 statues filled with cryptic symbols give this park spot an aura of horror vacui fantasy.

Bombed and burned, this monument represents the often controversial ties between Vietnam and Cambodia.

The largest mosque in Cambodia was built to unite the country's Muslim community but soon sparked division and controversy instead.

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

A gruesome memorial for those lost in this area during the Khmer Rouge genocide.

This impressive clifftop temple was once at the center of an international custody dispute.

One of the world's largest shopping malls covers an area of 15 million square feet—and it's still set to grow.

The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.

The fire inside this temple has burned for more than 1,500 years.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

One of the largest and oldest caravansaries in Persia.

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

Auguste Maïcon, a pioneer in French aviation, was born in this house in 1891.