Places deriverative Wants to Go

The tower in this 1,000-year-old mud-brick village seems to vibrate for no apparent reason.

This ancient fortress in Iran was once the oldest and largest treasury in the world.

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.

A sophisticated astronomical tower built by one of the greatest Persian scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

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

One of the largest and oldest caravansaries in Persia.

One of the holiest Shi'i shrines in Iran honors the life and death of a learned noblewoman who became a saint.

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

A graveyard of old and rare planes that once were the glory of Persian aviation.

Two Chinese dragons guard the caves of this medieval temple in Iran.

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

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.

Leaking natural gas never stops burning on this hill, making it an infinite inferno.

This remote mountain shrine is one of the most sacred Zoroastrian temples remaining in the world.

Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.

This mosque turned crypt is an amazing display of Persian-Islamic architecture.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.

The beautifully designed resting place of Iran's national poet is a masterpiece of modern Persian architecture.

Iran's "Rose Garden Palace," built during 131 years of rule by Qajar kings, consists of 17 stunning structures.

This Hindu temple in Iran is a testament to the country's long history of trade with India.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.