Places viv157 Wants to Go

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

West Africa's largest fishing port honors its artisanal fishing process.

These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

This abandoned palace and the stupas around it conceal beautiful Buddhist frescoes, statues, and silk paintings.

A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.

This temple contains what might be the world's oldest optical illusion.

A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.

This magical and eccentric stepwell is a hidden treasure within the ancient fort city of Mandu.

Designed to serve primarily the Maharaja, this is an interesting variation on the traditional stepped well.

In Mumbai, a bright blue synagogue is the largest one for the Baghdadi Jewish community in Asia.

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

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.

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

An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.

This abandoned stepwell is one of the largest, deepest, and certainly one of the creepiest in India.

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

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

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

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