Amman, Jordan
Roman Theater of Amman
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
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Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Madaba, Jordan
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Manama, Bahrain
Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.
Vatican City
Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.
Vatican City
Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.
Canillo, Andorra
Defy gravity at this fascinating Pyrenees overlook platform.
New York, New York
This 220-year-old house is a reminder of New York City's Dutch past.
New York, New York
An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.
New York, New York
Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.
New York, New York
The oldest living tree in Manhattan comes shrouded in sinister legend.
New York, New York
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
New York, New York
This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.
Budapest, Hungary
This building has survived for more than a century and remains virtually untouched.
Budapest, Hungary
A statue in Budapest's Liberty Square honors the former U.S. president's efforts to end the Cold War.
Budapest, Hungary
The geographical center of Budapest is marked with a 10-foot-tall stylized zero.
New York, New York
Amid skyscrapers and traffic exists this unique aquatic ecosystem.
Belgrade, Serbia
Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.
Belgrade, Serbia
Arguably Belgrade's only example of pure Art Deco architecture.
Belgrade, Serbia
A towering spire in the fortress of Kalemegdan honors the victorious armies of Serbia during their struggles against the Ottoman Empire.
Belgrade, Serbia
A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.
Banff, Alberta
Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.