Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

Once an impressive link to Afghanistan’s Buddhist past, now a sad reminder of intolerance towards other cultures.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

Swarovski's museum/theme park is a fake diamond fantasia overlooked by a giant.

Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

An enormous public square and parade ground built to celebrate Ghana's independence.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

An alien landscape of chalk-rock in the Egyptian desert.

Source for a sizable portion of Egypt's freshwater supply is more than an optical illusion.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world.

Amid the rubble of Aleppo's Old Quarter, part of a historic market has been restored and re-opened.