In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

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

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

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

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.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

While comics are the main attraction at this megastore, the second floor plays host to an exhibit fit for a museum.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

A 1914 beaux arts auditorium that sat shuttered for 20 years, restored and reopened in 2026

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

The tiny, studious rodents greet visitors to the National Archives of Finland.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.