Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

Once the fallout shelter of a dictator, this sprawling bunker is now a combined history museum and contemporary art gallery.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

This stucco building in North Africa was the first American-owned property on foreign soil.

One of the two original gateways into the Kasbah, this gateway is a nesting site for storks.

This restored 17th century synagogue is one of the few remaining structures in Morocco’s ruined Jewish quarters.

The world's largest concentrated solar power plant.

The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.

This 16th-century Moroccan fortress-turned-armory museum offers prime views of the historic quarter in Fes.

The former home of Dutch anthropologist Bert Flint now houses a collection of Berber art and artifacts.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

Morocco's largest Jewish cemetery.