The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

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

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.

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

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

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.

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

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

This funicular railway rumbles along for a mile up the nearly vertical face of Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain.

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.

More than five miles of underground passageways.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

World's largest college campus includes a wildlife sanctuary and a former movie set on more than 28,000 acres.

These ancient ritual mounds are our best window into the culture of the ancient Mississippians.

Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.

A memorial in the Tiergarten is a reminder of the suffering inflicted on homosexuals by the Nazi regime.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.