Raisen, India
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
A giant repository of accidentally discovered cave paintings up to 30,000 years old.
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Raisen, India
A giant repository of accidentally discovered cave paintings up to 30,000 years old.
Canberra, Australia
Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.
Abhaneri, India
Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.
Jaipur, India
The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.
Jaipur, India
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Jaipur, India
More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.
Jaipur, India
This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.
New Delhi, India
A blooming house of worship for the masses.
New Delhi, India
Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.
New Delhi, India
A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.
Kyrgyzstan
According to one story, this burial mound is made up of stones that represent the casualties of a major battle.
Przhevalsk, Kyrgyzstan
This museum is dedicated to one of Russia's greatest explorers.
Odessa, Ukraine
Featured in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
Butuceny, Moldova
This 13th century Orthodox monastery is built right into the Moldovan cliffside.
Chornobyl, Ukraine
The biblical sculpture honors those who lost their lives, homes and communities to the Chernobyl disaster.
Tunis, Tunisia
The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.
Nairobi, Kenya
This wildlife trust is dedicated to orphaned elephant rescue and conservation.
Golden Point, Australia
This outdoor museum harkens back to the height of the gold rush.
Melbourne, Australia
This giant, granite purse is one of Melbourne's most unique and distinctive pieces of public art.
Melbourne, Australia
Equipped with thousands of LED lights, this geodesic dome-shaped stadium is an engineering delight.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
The controversial final resting place of the equally controversial first president of Turkmenistan.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.