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

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

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

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

Former host to the World Elephant Polo Championships.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

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

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.