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Hampi, India

Hampi

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.
Verul, India

Ellora Caves

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.
Aurangabad, India

Bibi Ka Maqbara

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.
Ahmedabad, India

Lucky Restaurant

This restaurant is proud to be built atop a burial ground.
Raigad, India

Murud Janjira fort

A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.
Gharapuri, India

Elephanta Caves

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.
Sangtoli, India

Kalavantin Durg

A centuries-old lookout post still sits atop a natural stone spire.
Mumbai, India

Antilia

World's most expensive home.
Ajanta, India

Ajanta Caves

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.
Mandu, India

Ruins of Mandu

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.
Densuș, Romania

Densuș Church

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.
Britt, Iowa

The Hobo Museum

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.
Peru

Q'eswachaka Rope Bridge

Keshwa chaca, among the last handwoven Incan bridges, crosses Apurimac Canyon in Peru.
Kandovan, Iran

Troglodyte Village of Kandovan

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.