Hundreds of small crosses have been carved into the bark of the trees outside this small Estonian village.

This small Estonian hill is covered in hand-made twig crosses that are said to bring good luck.

This disappearing geyser has been attributed to witchcraft, but really it's all about rainfall.

The ruins of an Estonian prison are drowning in the quarry lake where the convicts were once forced to work.

This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.

These muddy eruptions are less deadly than actual volcanoes but also more holy.

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

A Buddha-filled cave that is named after a giant monster spider.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

The tower claims to be the world's only pagoda made entirely from Myanmar's lucrative gemstone.

The world's largest reclining Buddha, the Giant Buddha of Mudon.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

These serpents are considered holy and pampered accordingly.

A vast, otherworldly collection of Buddhist stupas.

The ruins of this prominent glass factory yield hidden treasures buried among the jungle floor.

Myanmar's Mount Olympus atop a 2,500-foot volcanic plug.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

A once grand hotel is being retaken by the wilderness it once capitalized on.

This tiny church near Sleepy Hollow contains Henri Matisse's last work, a rose window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall.