Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

This inanimate goat created by the "welding nun" has been helping to clean up the city of Spokane for more than 40 years.