An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

Across Valencia lie the remains of three ancient fortifications built centuries apart: a Roman enclosure, an Islamic expansion, and a medieval Christian wall.

Former 19th-century apothecary serves a top-tier version of Valencia's signature cocktail.

This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.

Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.

The world's largest wooden structure.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

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 Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.