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The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

An abused and forgotten metropolis, abandoned for centuries.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.

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

These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.

An underwater restaurant, surrounded by a coral reef.

Thanks to a clever legal loophole, this mountainside wine shop sells a hybrid cuvée that's been outlawed for nearly a century.

This legendary dessert was served to Nobel laureates for decades.

Drive past the giant fruit sculptures and up to the window for a menu of fruity treats.

Swim or sail to this pie-slinging boat off the coast of St. Thomas.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

Armenian monks at an island monastery in the Venetian Lagoon make a rare rose petal jam.

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.

This "volcanic all-day restaurant" is right on the beach.

This bookstore serves recipes from the cookbooks on sale.

Taste rums made with heirloom sugarcane on the distillery's own estate.

Dine on ceviche tacos in the sea at this floating restaurant only accessible by boat.