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A total of 22 tiny bridges cross this canal of the Yvette River, forming a unique trail.

The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.

No one is exactly sure why over a hundred lakes have formed amongst the tallest sand dunes on Earth.

A golden temple atop a sacred mountain, known for its giant effigy of the revered Pu Xian.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

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

A mecca for India's Jains.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

This deserted palace is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.

Designed to serve primarily the Maharaja, this is an interesting variation on the traditional stepped well.

An old airplane engine forms an unusual cairn atop this Moroccan peak.

This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.