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.
Galle, Sri Lanka
Originating in the 16th century this fort is far more than a military structure.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This popular shopping mall and eatery once provided scant comfort to sick colonials and seafarers
Koggala, Sri Lanka
Actually this "ancient" way of fishing may have started as recently as WW2
London, England
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
Munnar, India
At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.
Tatev, Armenia
A natural bridge formed by limestone travertines in Armenia's Vorotan River Canyon.
Niš, Serbia
A bronze sculpture honoring a famous Serbian writer and a character from his novel.
Budapest, Hungary
A controversial “crumpet”-shaped museum tries its best to blend in with surrounding parkland.
Vienna, Austria
Dine amidst exotic plants at this former royal greenhouse.
Nessebar, Bulgaria
Housed in a historic 1840 home, this museum provides a window into the lives of everyday, 18th- and 19th-century Bulgarians.
Bratislava, Slovakia
An unconventional memorial to the women burned as witches in Bratislava.
Kutaisi, Georgia
A fountain filled with golden statues, celebrating the the ancient kingdom of Colchis.
Vienna, Austria
This series of Baroque passageways in Vienna's cultural center mix old architecture with modern art.
Vienna, Austria
Apartment complexes built into huge repurposed natural gas tanks.
Vienna, Austria
Giant WWII fortresses that fired 8,000 rounds a minute, now home to thousands of pigeons.
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest's Communist-era statues, banished to the suburbs.
Sighișoara, Romania
This is the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler Vlad III Dracul.
Kvačany, Slovakia
Scenic hike to a restored watermill.
Bucharest, Romania
Historic beer hall in Bucharest with magnificent stained glass and a lively folk band.
New Delhi, India
On the grounds of the famous Qutab Minar lies another unfinished tower meant to be twice as tall.
Fezna Ouled Jellal, Morocco
An ancient irrigation system that turned arid deserts into oases.
Weligama, Sri Lanka
Does this 10-foot-tall statue carved into a rock face depict a king afflicted by a skin condition or a Buddhist figure?
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.