The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.

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

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

A unique configuration of blown glass can be found inside this hotel lobby.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

Looking for a unifying history, Uzbekistan finds its answer in a 14th Century Turco-Mongol conqueror... despite the fact he wasn't Uzbek.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.