An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

A surreal monument depicting a five-armed giant supporting a toppling cylinder seal.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

American bombs, morbid memorabilia, and graphic photographs tell the story of the CIA-led “Secret War” from the Pathet Lao perspective.

This mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

One-of-a-kind stupa in Laos.

These bamboo and rope bridges cross the Nam Khan River for six months every year.

This Bangkok high-rise looks like a rudimentary LEGO elephant.

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

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

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

The incorrupt tongue of the patron saint of lost things is venerated in this basilica.

One of the world's oldest working clocks is curiously missing the Zodiac sign of Libra.

The tomb of the mythological founder of Padua is not hidden in some obscure crypt, but stands right in the middle of the city square.

The world's oldest surviving anatomical theater, where "the dead are pleased to help the living."

One of Bogdan Bogdanović's first spomeniks honors those who died during the People's Liberation Struggle in Macedonia.

After witnessing the rise and fall of three empires, this ancient city was finally destroyed by a series of earthquakes.

Artists made this mosque into a marvel of Ottoman baroque architecture.

This elegant monument to those who fought against fascism is inspired by the shape of the poppy flower.

This 3,800-year-old site contains markers used to study the movement of the sun and moon and create a lunar calendar.

See gorgeous frescoes at this modest Byzantine place of worship.

A historical puzzle lies at the origins of this structure.

During World War II, a number of important sculptures and paintings were moved to this castle for safekeeping.