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A monument to the defenders of the Arctic in Murmansk, Russia.

Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.

Crusader ruin with views over South Lebanon.

Tens of thousands of rocks make up what is thought to be a giant star calendar.

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

The most peaceful "country" in the Middle East.

A 2,000-year-old wine press hidden in an overlooked park in Tel Aviv.

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

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

Two innocuous monuments found in separate locations attempt to unite a city.

This family tattoo parlor has been inking religious pilgrims in the Middle East for 700 years.

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

The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.

This tree was extinct for a thousand years before sprouting again from a 2,000-year-old seed.

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.

A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.

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

This floating garden in the sky is straight out of a fairy tale, but the real thing is nothing short of magical.

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.

This former World War II torpedo testing location is now an important nesting site for migratory birds.

A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."

A museum dedicated to the tragedy of Bloody Sunday.

A proud bronze billy stands as an eternal symbol of Ireland's oldest festival, where a goat is made king.