The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

Myanmar's Mount Olympus atop a 2,500-foot volcanic plug.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

Groups of prehistoric tombs that dot the mountains of northern Oman.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

Religious perseverance and cultural coexistence manifest in an architectural gem that multiple wars couldn't topple.

Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade.

Structure built from the skulls of vanquished foes.

For nearly 2,000 years this church has been waging war on local snakes by importing cats.

This 700-year-old Cyprus castle is the birthplace of the world's oldest wine, said to be toasted by Richard the Lionheart at his wedding.

Once a giant gingerbread factory, this space now hosts exhibits and workshops on the historic treat.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

The luxurious circular mansion built for a Communist leader now lies abandoned.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.