This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.

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

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

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

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

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

This scale model of our solar system hid in plain sight for years before a physics team sought out all the planets.

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

This tilted minaret and mosque are a feat of modern engineering.

A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation.

The site of the last royal wedding in Korea.

The supreme shrine of the state.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

About as hidden as can be, this specialty coffee shop is wedged between multi-story buildings at the end of a dark, skinny alleyway in Seoul.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

Booksellers and public artworks fill this vibrant promenade along the disused railroad tracks.

Fourteen sculptures showing the development of a fetus stand outside a hospital for women and children.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

This statue took 60 years to complete.

This unique museum doesn't shy away from highlighting Qatar's role in the history of slavery.

A creepy, deserted mock Arabian village can be found in the middle of the Qatari desert.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.