Bhaktapur, Nepal
Nyatapola Temple
Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.
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Bhaktapur, Nepal
Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.
Bhaktapur, Nepal
The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.
Istanbul, Turkey
This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.
Tarabulus, Libya
This triumphal arch is the only fully standing structure that remains from Roman-era Oea.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the world’s largest suspended aquariums, located in Dubai Mall.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
Muscat, Oman
This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.
Manama, Bahrain
Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
An annual two-week festival near the city of Riyadh when Saudis let their hair down.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A 19th-century fortress and collection of artifacts offer a tour of Saudi history.
Bethlehem
This subterranean chapel is said to be where the Holy Family sought refuge before fleeing to Egypt.
Beit Jala, Palestine
A historic chapel filled with colorful murals and a colorful past.
Areedh Sub-District, Jordan
Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.
Helsinki, Finland
These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.
Frankfurt, Germany
The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.
Heidelberg, Germany
It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.
Strasbourg, France
There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.
Strasbourg, France
Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.
Georgia
This architecturally eclectic fortress witnessed centuries of bloody turmoil, including the massacre of its ruling clan.
Tbilisi, Georgia
You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.
Tbilisi, Georgia
With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.