Florence, Italy
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy
The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.
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Florence, Italy
The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.
Kamianets'-podil's'kyi, Ukraine
This Ukranian fortress is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.
Constanța, Romania
Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.
Odessa, Ukraine
Featured in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
Batumi, Georgia
A shipwreck named Desire at the shore of Batumi.
Tabriz, Iran
The largest covered bazaar in the world.
Ensenada, Mexico
Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.
Santa Rosalía, Mexico
This metal church may or may not have been designed by Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel.
Todos Santos, Mexico
Once a Catholic mission, this small town tucked between the ocean and the mountains is now a magical spot for art and history lovers.
Santiago, Mexico
This spot along the 23.5 degree north parallel marks the northern boundary of the tropics.
Monte Albán, Mexico
These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.
Oaxaca, Mexico
This amazing collection includes rare stamps from around the world, including fluorescent ones.
Oaxaca, Mexico
A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.
Tokyo, Japan
This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.
Tokyo, Japan
An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.
Tokyo, Japan
Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.
Shanghai, China
The powerful party began with a secret meeting in this shikumen in 1921.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Life-sized painted illusions let pedestrians blend in with the street art.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.
Duy Xuyên District, Vietnam
Showcasing some of the best-preserved temples of the Champa Kingdom.
Hội An, Vietnam
One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.
Tambon Pak Nam, Thailand
Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.