Ilulissat, Greenland
Ilulissat Icefjord Center
A remote Arctic museum focusing on the science of icebergs and the archaeology of an ancient Inuit settlement which lies just outside its doors.
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Ilulissat, Greenland
A remote Arctic museum focusing on the science of icebergs and the archaeology of an ancient Inuit settlement which lies just outside its doors.
Nuuk, Greenland
Greenland's first shopping mall also hosts the country's government.
Theth, Albania
Once a safe haven for locals engaged in blood feuds, this 400-year-old fortified tower is now a museum showing what life was like for those lying in wait within its walls.
Shkodër, Albania
According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.
Krujë, Albania
The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."
Gjirokaster, Albania
This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.
Durrës, Albania
The largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkans once held over 20,000 people, but managed to lay hidden for hundreds of years.
Lome, Togo
The Voodoo Superstore of the world.
Ouidah, Benin
Dozens of snakes are housed and worshipped within the walls of this Vodun temple.