When the Soviets destroyed the historic Armenian monastery they somehow left its bell tower intact.

A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.

The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

This extensive collection of vintage Soviet cars is the only one of its kind in the Caucasus.

This unique railroad museum secretly contains the history of Poland rebuilding itself from the inside-out.

The ruins of a 13th-century monastery that long served as a place of refuge from wars and raids.

A line of disused military bunkers built to defend against Nazi invasion lies hidden on the outskirts of the city.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.