A miniature village mimics the surrounding buildings so well it includes itself.

A petite castle folly in the English countryside.

For over 500 years this timbered alms house has provided a home for elderly residents of Coventry.

Every hour on the hour a naked heroine and her leering foil appear from this giant cuckoo clock.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

All that remains of the only English cathedral destroyed in the Protestant Reformation.

One of these two land speed record-breaking vehicles went so fast it shattered the sound barrier.

A preserved block of timber buildings from the city's industrial era in the Middle Ages.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

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

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

A state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to treating beloved birds of prey.

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

One of the world's largest shopping malls covers an area of 15 million square feet—and it's still set to grow.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

If you dare visit this fort, fire-breathing hyenas might devour your camels.