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

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

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

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

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.

The only Roman honorific column in Istanbul.

Byzantine emperors ruled, lived, and died in this 13th-century palace-turned-museum.

A recently-abandoned international exhibition center.

Despite being tiny and rural this Georgian airport looks like a sci-fi boondoggle.

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

Fortified homes of highland warriors that are still in use today.

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

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.

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

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

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

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

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

A gleaming white and undulating tower marks the border between Georgia and Turkey.

The first skyscraper to include a Ferris wheel built into the facade.

Fast food feels like fine dining at this award-winning modern Georgian building.

Climb a set of vertiginous stone steps to the top of this impressive ancient edifice.