This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

This North African stone complex is considered to be the oldest astronomical observatory on Earth.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

This 7th-century monastery was sacked by Saladin.

The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

These two K-9 memorials commemorate the sister cities of Edinburgh and San Diego.

The Yiddish language stages a renaissance in a shtetl-inspired cultural center on the San Diego coast.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

At this local mall, visitors are ushered through a 1940s jail exhibit.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

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

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

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.

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

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

The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.

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