Athens, Greece
Ruins at Coco Mat Athens B.C. Hotel
When construction began on this hotel, developers were surprised to find the ruins of an ancient civilization.
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Athens, Greece
When construction began on this hotel, developers were surprised to find the ruins of an ancient civilization.
Brno, Czechia
Of all the houses that grace this neighborhood, only one is a testament to surreal architecture.
Santana, Portugal
These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.
Câmara de Lobos, Portugal
This glass skywalk offers vertiginous views down the volcanic cliffs to the beach below.
Funchal, Portugal
A shrine-like museum entirely dedicated to soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Funchal, Portugal
Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.
Funchal, Portugal
A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.
Funchal, Portugal
A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.
Monte, Portugal
Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."
Akhmeta, Georgia
Monks in the empyreal Alazani River valley have preserved their 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition.
Batumi, Georgia
Fast food feels like fine dining at this award-winning modern Georgian building.
Tbilisi, Georgia
You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.
Georgia
Take respite inside this jaw-dropping church while climbing the volcano where Georgia's Prometheus was once chained.
Tbilisi, Georgia
A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.
Tbilisi, Georgia
The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.
Katskhi, Georgia
Small church on top of a huge rock column.
Georgia
Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.
Georgia
Underground monastery and fortress.
Rome, Italy
Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
Stockholm, Sweden
A concrete Picasso in the middle of a student housing complex on the outskirts of Stockholm.
Vimmerby, Sweden
A replica of the beloved character's house, modeled after the author's own drawings.
Bucharest, Romania
This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.
Madrid, Spain
This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.
Rustrel, France
One of the largest ochre quarries in the world, hidden in a limestone landscape.