This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A massive marble pedestal is all that remains of a column that towered over Constantinople for 1300 years.

The only Roman honorific column in Istanbul.

This elevator was built in 1907 to connect two neighborhoods separated by a steep, rocky cliff.

This Ottoman bridge is a rare covered bridge with shops, and considers itself the only bazaar bridge in the world.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

An underground network of massive stone arches and their skylit vaults support ruins of portico structures above.

One of the newest mosques in a city filled with thousands.

Over the centuries, this island paradise has done it all, from providing monks with ecclesiastical respite to sheltering an exiled Leon Trotsky.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

One of the largest wooden constructions in Europe was meant to be a casino, but soon became an orphanage.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

Have tea in a cemetery with a dazzling view of Istanbul.

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

An Art Nouveau gem hides beneath the layers of city grime obscuring this once-magnificent building.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.