A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.

On holy holidays, Israel's second president used this room atop Mount Zion as a refuge to read the Torah.

A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.

Idol made by King Jeroboam for the Israelites.

The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.

An ancient quarry rediscovered by a dog and claimed by biblical kings, a German cult, and the Freemasons.

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

It took a lifetime to collect these mechanical musical wonders.

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.

Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.

This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.

This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

Located within one of Israel's most picturesque monasteries is also the country's first meteorological research station.

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

One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.

This ancient village is peopled by a religious minority and is still using some of the same materials it was built with thousands of years ago.