These quaint French houses dangle precariously over a precipice.

A suspended footbridge allows for traversing this gorge carved through the French Alps.

A fortified palace in the shape of a ship on the Thiou river.

The shape of this old salt factory complex was inspired by the course of the Sun.

One of the world's most complex timepieces.

A copy of the Statue of Liberty greets visitors to the birthplace of Auguste Bartholdi.

Wander among free-roaming storks at the sanctuary that helped save them from local extinction.

The castle was reconstructed to fit Kaiser Wilhelm II's romanticized vision of the Middle Ages.

An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.

A remnant of the Franco-Prussian War, lodged in the city's walls.

A pink sandstone column once used in ancient times to measure one's belly after a night of debauchery.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

On one of the world's most active volcanoes, a pebble-filled crater changes color with the wind.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

Exploring the wilder, more passionate sibling of Erg Chebbi feels like discovering a secret sun-kissed planet from another galaxy.

Why trying to get lost in the old quarters of Essaouira may be harder than you think

A home for skateboarders with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean in Morocco.

Covering 13 acres and hosting 3,000 shops, this is one of Africa's biggest urban markets.

An island made out of shells, including a cemetery.

West Africa's largest fishing port honors its artisanal fishing process.