Places Edited by kaskalaga

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

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

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

The ruins of an abandoned medieval city where the last Byzantine emperor was crowned.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

A phallic shrine to a princess goddess in Krabi, Thailand.

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

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.