This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

Picturesque intersection of witchcraft and ancient Christianity.

An honorary saint of the people, Maria Adelaide became an incorrupt corpse, the clothes intact, exhaling “a strong scent of roses.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

Malaysia's floating mosque.

Self-mutilation in the name of beauty.

Where cemeteries are carved into the side of cliffs and infants are buried in the hollows of trees.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of the largest ossuaries in Spain is packed from floor to ceiling with bones.

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

A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

Hidden just under the waters around this Turkish island are the ruins of a once great city.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.