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

Largest cave system in Africa.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

Here be dragons.

Europe’s oldest natural human mummy.

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.

Old ships and machinery fill a historic harbor in the city that's home to Europe's largest port.