Architecture

Alongside its 16th- and 17th-century architecture and interiors, this mansion houses an Ancient Roman ring that some believe may have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien.

The World Heritage-designated site of Japan’s industrial revolution, once mistaken as a den of vampires.

This medieval village clings to a cliff in southwestern France.

This abandoned hospital facility is associated with regicidal conspiracies and paranormal activities.

Malta’s largest cemetery is a Victorian-era architectural masterpiece.

This iconic cinema is home to Tangier's Cinémathèque and a symbol of the city's vibrant film scene.

This 19th-century outhouse has been recognized as a historic site.

This decaying, grandiose tweed mill once housed the Norwegian Army in exile.

This church in Old Goa was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed there in 1517.

A seemingly out-of-place temple built on the spot where a mystic had a profound spiritual experience.

This iconic Tudor home-turned-museum offers a unique glimpse into the everyday life of a prosperous family during the early modern period.

Water still flows through the oldest Spanish aqueduct in America.

New York's transit system peddles terrible food in limited windows—this restaurant is a rare exception.

An enormous white temple that honors the birthplace of a Hindu goddess.

One of the techniques used to construct this 1797 mill was later incorporated into modern skyscrapers.