All that remains of a 16th-century Jesuit school is this carved, worn gate.

Considered one of the oldest surviving churches in Goa.

Hundreds of luxurious boats line this gorgeous lake surrounded by mountains.

The ruins of what is considered the world's oldest university.

This archaeological site was once a grand city of the Indus Valley Civilization with a sophisticated system for conserving water.

One man single-handedly dug a road right through a mountain after his wife died due to its interference.

A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

Eduardo Kobra’s breathtaking 32,300-square-foot graffiti wall took over Rio’s Olympic Boulevard.

Of the many Jesuit missions in South America, this complex is one of the best preserved.

These spectacular ruins were built by Spanish padres in the 17th century.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.