One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

St. Francesca Romana, patron saint of drivers, resides in the church she founded.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

This amazingly preserved Doric temple was abandoned before it was ever completed.

"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.

Contrary to what its name suggests, you won't find any bunnies here.

A monument to the migrants who cross the dangerous waters between North Africa and a tiny Italian island.

This scenic fortress dates back at least 2,400 years to the time of Magna Graecia.

A dead saint, a deadly poison, and a mysterious holy ooze.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

This fountain is dedicated to the workers who perished constructing the Fréjus Rail Tunnel.