Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

This charming wooden church was disassembled and moved not once but twice before settling in this Prague garden.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

The famous winding walk at Chartres is surrounded in mystery and myth.

A beautiful and classically designed villa, with an hourly infestation of monsters.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

A jagged silhouette of shamanistic stone heaps rises from the shore of this dazzling mile-high lake.

Dinosaur eggs were first discovered at these fiery red cliffs.

The oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia has survived centuries of invasions, political shifts, and religious purges.

A harrowing trail up a mile-high mountain.

A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

Site of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years, one which may have nearly wiped out humanity altogether.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

Malaysian fireflies create a dazzling display as thousands light up in unison.

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.