This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

In this desolate valley resides a gorgeous set of rocks sporting a technicolor design.

This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

The only known mosaic depicting the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos.

Pay your respects to a country that only existed for a few weeks.

The most impressive example of contemporary Romanian architecture in wood

Step inside this medieval Orthodox gem and travel back to the 16th century.

This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.

A rooftop restaurant hides in plain sight atop Vienna's Palace of Justice.

This former insane asylum now holds a pathological anatomy museum.

Museum devoted to the artificial language of Esperanto.

Handsomely crafted representations of our round planet.

An observatory with a 54-meter-wide radio telescope sits in the mountains of Armenia.

The heartbeat of modern Uzbekistan’s thriving market culture.

One of the most ethnically diverse spots on the planet.

Controversially restored in the 1970s, this giant 15th-century mosque is shrouded in legend.

Once a luxurious flagship of the Soviet Union, this Brutalist structure remains a landmark of Tashkent’s communist past.

Prowl through this sprawling bazaar under a massive Soviet-era dome for delicious eats.

Witness traditional silk production in the Uzbek city that's been a hub of sericulture for over a thousand years.

An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.

Where Stoddart and Connolly suffered in the infamous Bug Pit.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.