The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

An ancient wall in the shadows of the Amber Castle.

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

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

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

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

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

Dedicated to the life of a brave woman soldier.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

This cupola was once seen as an architectural disaster.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

On the grounds of the famous Qutab Minar lies another unfinished tower meant to be twice as tall.

This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

The American Home, Re-imagined.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

A stunning modern interpretation of a Roman temple.

Suburban observatory was personal lab of the father of modern astrophysics.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.