Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.

This interactive museum highlights the history and philosophy of one of the world's most difficult sailing races.

An enchanting landscape of ancient sandstone structures eroded into otherworldly shapes.

A rebuilt Roman city that was once the largest Roman settlement in the region.

Designed as a reminder of one of the darkest moments in Austrian history.

Dedicated to this region's early settlements and rich history of salt mining.

A spectacular cave and a beguiling lake.

A place steeped in history that may be best known as the set of a 1960 film.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

Hundreds of statues of Buddha’s disciples meditating, napping, sneezing, and picking their noses.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

This giant seated Bhudda of Healing dates to the 1780s.

This giant bronze Buddha, the third largest in Japan, is the last in an ill-fated series of statues.

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Hidden beneath the streets of London is a secret subway that only carried mail.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.