The village of Kandovan in western Iran has homes that are actually carved into the rock. The rock formations were created from volcanic ash and debris from an eruption of Mount Sahand. They naturally contained pockets which may have helped inhabitants create their homes. The story is that people originally moved here to escape an

Gyeongju Tower in Gyeongju, South Korea is unique indeed. Built in 2007 the 269-foot tower is part of the Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park. What makes it truly unique is the cutout in the center. The shape is of the Hwanryongsa Temple’s Wooden pagoda. The 9-story pagoda stood for about 600 years. It was the

The Las Lajas Sanctuary is a building of fairytale style and beauty. It was recently featured on Business Insider’s list of 30 architectural masterpieces everyone should see in their lifetime. Built in the Gothic Revival style it sits about 164 feet above a canyon not far from the border of Ecuador. Las Lajas measures about