Hundreds of intricately carved Armenian stone crosses can be found within this huge cemetery.

This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.

This architecturally eclectic fortress witnessed centuries of bloody turmoil, including the massacre of its ruling clan.

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

Underground monastery and fortress.

Take respite inside this jaw-dropping church while climbing the volcano where Georgia's Prometheus was once chained.

A cylinder monument with a spectacular vista commemorates a friendship that some say never existed.

A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.

Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

This equestrian statue of Constantine the Great has been the subject of criticism for centuries.

The first statue to be added to Saint Peter's Square in over 350 years is an ode to migrants and refugees around the world.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.

Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.