The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

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

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

The untimely death of a dignitary's daughter led to this fort being abandoned before it was ever finished.

This historic textile city was abandoned after being ravaged by fire.

Space-age minarets towering over Islamabad.

One of the last surviving ancient Buddhist sites in the region, it escaped the brunt of several Hun invasions thanks to its remote location.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

These stairs were built to accommodate royals mounted on elephants.

A superb spot to appreciate the traditional boats of the Indian Ocean.

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

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

An abandoned fishing village in pre-oil Qatar.

A 19th century pearling and fishing village abandoned before Qatar's economic boom.

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

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

These beautiful historic watchtowers were used for both scanning the desert for enemy invaders and observing the celestial world.

This mix of Islamic art, vintage vehicles, weaponry, architecture, and history is an ode to eclecticism. 

This crumbling Art Deco movie palace in Mexico City has been abandoned for two decades.

A collection cataloguing one of the most brutal dictatorships in modern history.

After Christopher Columbus died, his son built a fancy house to rule from.

The oldest colonial fortress in the Americas was once the home and later prison of Christopher Columbus.