An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

This smaller cousin of the Forbidden City has gone from ancestral sacrifice to tourist's whispers.

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

The remains of a convent turned military barrack in the heart of Madrid.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

This commercial and retail center was crafted from walled military barracks.

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

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

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

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.

An unusual stroll through gentlemen's erotica demonstrates that pornography is timeless.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.