The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

Nelson Mandela lived here with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962.

Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

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

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

In this town's main square resides a statue of none other than the 43rd President of the United States.

What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

Bronzes and busts that once stood in the city's main squares are now relegated to a small hidden courtyard.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

A memorial to the atrocities of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.

Inside this mansion turned museum, the works of prominent Croatian artists are on full display.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.