Since 1768, the pillar at Guildhall Market in Bath has been a hub of economic transactions.

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.

An Iron Age hillfort rooted in Arthurian legend was made famous by musician Peter Gabriel.

Eighteenth-century home, where Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.

In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.

One of the largest sand dunes in the world is nicknamed the "Scary Mountain" due to its steep slope and sharp incline.

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

This massive piece of artwork weighs more than 250 tons, and was designed as a tribute to the first president of the United Arab Emirates.

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The United Arab Emirates's biggest and oldest fort pays homage to a lost era.

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

A unique configuration of blown glass can be found inside this hotel lobby.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

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

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

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

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

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

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

Located off a bustling strip, a silent teahouse employs workers with hearing- or speech-related disabilities.

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.