This stone amphitheater was once part of Nazi Germany's plan to promote propaganda.

Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

Europe's largest natural bridge has a 19th century royal chateau built into its side.

An ornate century-old elevator still connects the two halves of Bad Schandau.

This riverside restaurant has been serving customers since 1146.

From Ancient Rome to WWII, Neupfarrplatz has over 2,000 years of history underneath its main square.

This palatial, 99-doored Colonial mansion is a marvel of architectural fusion.

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.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

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

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

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.

Now abandoned, the first public health hospital in the U.S. saw more than one million immigrants from around the world.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.

Where a young athlete began his run across Canada after losing his right leg to cancer.

An old slave lookout in Cuba's historic sugar cane fields.