Gyumri, Armenia
Iron Fountain Gyumri
It's a massive, rusted fountain that survived an earthquake in 1988.
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Gyumri, Armenia
It's a massive, rusted fountain that survived an earthquake in 1988.
Pristina, Kosovo
The sculpture of a man sitting in the middle of the square holds great significance for the young nation of Kosovo.
Prague, Czechia
You can soak in private hot tubs infused with beer while pouring unlimited Czech beer from your own tap.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Not your average Bosnian cafe — this locale is dedicated to the former Yugoslav dictator Tito.
Baku, Azerbaijan
The façade of Soviet Azerbaijan's state printing house is shaped like an open book, inlaid with writing systems from Egyptian hieroglyphs to a Mayan calendar.
Stockholm, Sweden
An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.
Melbourne, Australia
This classic photo booth was saved from destruction by the local community.
Stockholm, Sweden
The library's graceful rotunda is like a bibliophile's temple.
Asmara, Eritrea
One of the country's largest cinemas that is not part of the tourist trail.
Skopje, North Macedonia
A Brutalist architectural gem hidden among Skopje’s neoclassical buildings.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
A unique interactive bronze sculpture that captures a real-life viral rescue.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
One of the largest wholesale markets in South Asia, bearing responsibility for nearly 60% of Dhaka’s daily vegetable supply.
Seoul, South Korea
The name of the only golden Buddhist temple in Korea translates as "the temple that protects the country."
Seoul, South Korea
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
Seoul, South Korea
The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.
Chisinau, Moldova
Once the tallest building in Chisinau, this unique tower is a relic of Soviet architecture.
Yerevan, Armenia
This museum holds the most comprehensive collection of Armenian art in the world.
Bender, Moldova
A haunted outpost in Moldova, where guards are said to have fired at a ghostly figure.
Rēzekne, Latvia
Tucked away at a quiet Latvian crossroads, this stern, larger-than-life stone bust of a teenage communist martyr remains a fascinating and rare survivor of Soviet-era political idolization.
Skopje, North Macedonia
A tragic legacy of the attempt to beautify Skopje and line the pockets of corrupt politicians
Mumbai, India
This legendary restaurant in the heart of Mumbai has been in existence since around 1848
Pune, India
Vada Pav and other scrumptious snacks are served in the charming, old-world setting of this heritage, residential Wada
Kigali, Rwanda
The actual “Hotel Rwanda” that became a hiding place and refuge from the horrors of genocide in 1994.
Abbottabad, Pakistan
A breathtaking mountain peak offering panoramic Himalayan views after a scenic forest hike through pine-covered trails and flower-filled meadows.