Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.

This enormous gold Buddha statue was hidden inside a stucco decoy for centuries.

This statue took 60 years to complete.

This ambiguous pig shrine is actually a monument to a beloved queen.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

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

Two thirds of this Montreal neon icon has survived to flash another day.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

The abandoned palace stands as a wounded but proud beacon of Afghan hope.

Over the course of its history, this tiny island has held enslaved people in transit and served as a quarantine zone. Today, it's a giant tortoise sanctuary.

An exquisite and eclectic selection of African masks stands out within a massive woodcarving marketplace.