An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Bold black and white motifs of life and death add a dramatic flair to this 17th-century crypt.

Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

A 12th-century fortress containing some of Berlin's oldest buildings.

Berlin's old airport.

A triumphant marble and bronze fountain depicting a 15th-century Hungarian king and his hunting party.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.