This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

India's first open-air public art district sits in the heart of the country's capital.

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

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

This magnificent 18th-century hall consists of a maze of nearly a thousand interconnected passages.

Nineteen ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves can be found on the outskirts of Mumbai.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.

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

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

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

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.