Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

The location of the world's first telescope demonstration.

These slanted cubic abodes are a creative if odd solution to a zoning pickle.

A strangely curved lamppost stands tall over this avenue in Rotterdam.

A dramatic art installation features a BMW flying out of a building in Rotterdam.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

These ruins by the Dead Sea is where John the Baptist met his untimely end.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

This virtually windowless mass of smooth concrete is the only Catholic church in the city.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

A spectacular walk on the flank of a gorge.