Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.

This extraordinary Depression-era expenditure was modeled after a postcard of a Mediterranean hotel.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

An island in the middle of a lake, in the middle of a volcano, in the middle of a bigger lake, in the middle of a bigger island, in an archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean.

South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.

World War II-era bunkers are hidden under the beaches of this picturesque park, which is still scattered with wartime watchtowers.

A muscular Art Deco monument represents the struggle between regulators and unbridled markets.

A spectacular tribute to statesman and philanthropist Andrew Mellon.

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

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

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.