This warehouse-gallery-shop hybrid showcases Mexican craftwork at its best.

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

The world's largest reclining Buddha, the Giant Buddha of Mudon.

Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

This ancient city—home to nine civilizations—is soon to be buried under 200 feet of water.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world.

Amid the rubble of Aleppo's Old Quarter, part of a historic market has been restored and re-opened.

Marked by the hand of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley.

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

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

This beautiful system of tunnels built into natural rock serves as a centuries old plumbing system.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.