Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.

This Colombo wetland is an unlikely wildlife haven just outside the capital city.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

The only urban monument in the world designed by the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.

Dr. Fleming's work saved the lives of many bullfighters thanks to his discovery of penicillin.

An imperial art museum offers edible versions of its most treasured displays in an on-site fine-dining restaurant.

A museum of puppets and puppetry covering all Asian styles.

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

A preserved oak tree about 3,500 years old found in Riga, Latvia.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

Located within military grounds, this one-legged bronze soldier poignantly showcases the human cost of war.

This tiny island is recognized as the site where St. Paul landed after a shipwreck in the first century.