A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

This site was once the religious, cultural, and trade center of Sri Lanka.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.

Does this 10-foot-tall statue carved into a rock face depict a king afflicted by a skin condition or a Buddhist figure?

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.

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

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

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

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

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

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

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

These mystical miniature houses bring a touch of magic to the New Jersey woods.

An abandoned Jazz Age dream home and con man's hideout in Death Valley.

The city-sized home palace of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers gives us a rare look into the lives of the epoch's rulers.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

The fire inside this temple has burned for more than 1,500 years.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.