This is the place where U2’s lead singer got his nickname.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

Look up as you explore Baku’s old town to find a monument to the local feline population.

A public park commemorating the iconic works of a satirist, with medieval ruins on the side.

Luxury hotel turned into a refugee camp, then turned back into a luxury hotel.

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

Abandoned museum from the last days of Soviet domination, with a unique Brutalist design.

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

The master of westerns can be found in...the coastal city of Portland?

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

At this rare mosque in Tbilisi, Sunni and Shia Muslims pray side by side.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.

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.

One man’s collection of photography books has transformed into a charming exhibition space.

Despite producing just a handful of movies, a brave and lyrical filmmaker has an entire museum dedicated to him.

These ruins of a Soviet children's railway station have a haunted atmosphere.