This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

The ruins of this old church are slowing sinking into the sand.

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.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

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

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

This 2008 memorial commemorates two leading Aboriginal Australian rights activists.

A bronze statue pays tribute to the Hungarian player and coach, one of soccer's first international superstars.

Equipped with thousands of LED lights, this geodesic dome-shaped stadium is an engineering delight.

This modern pedestrian bridge on the Yarra River was modeled after an Aboriginal fish trap.

This classic photo booth was saved from destruction by the local community.

Not the result of an accident, hurricane, or aliens, this is an eye-popping tribute to the Melbourne tram.

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

This piece of Australian modern art is part joke and part history.

Once housing children next to hardened criminals this historic jail once displayed Ned Kelly's skull until it was stolen.

This historic Melbourne bullet factory is fully encased in a massive glass and steel cone.

From atop a hill at the center of Cape Town, a cannon has been signalling the time since 1806.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.