Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

A unique, playful portrayal of Jesus as a backpacking traveler.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

This striking structure is the Socialist-modernist centerpiece of a former Soviet spa resort.

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.

The pyramid and dome deep inside the Dzūkija forest are believed to channel divine energy.

Open-air museum with a large collection of Soviet-era statues.

This ex-prison dates back to the Middle Ages.

It’s a painted window that looks completely real, hiding on a building in the market square.

Once a giant gingerbread factory, this space now hosts exhibits and workshops on the historic treat.

For centuries, Jeddah’s old town was a major trading port and a point of entry for Hajj pilgrims traveling by sea.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

Portugal’s highest lighthouse has one of the most impressive focal planes in the world.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

A shrine-like museum entirely dedicated to soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.