Jerusalem, Israel
Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
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Jerusalem, Israel
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul, Turkey
Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.
Çavuşin, Turkey
A 1600-year-old church carved into the rock, with painted frescoes from 900.
Hong Kong
Hidden on top of a ferry terminal is a nifty statue of three dolphins, and one of Hong Kong's best sunset viewpoints.
Malacca, Malaysia
Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.
Batu Caves, Malaysia
Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.
Singapore
A ring of soy sauce bottle bases decorate an important Singaporean landmark.
Singapore
This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.
Singapore
This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Cebu City, Philippines
This holy site either displays a centuries-old cross or a complete fake.
Cebu City, Philippines
A small statue of child Jesus given by Magellan in 1521
Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
This statue honors the Philippine warrior who repelled a foreign invader and prevented Ferdinand Magellan from circumnavigating the globe.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawai'i's oldest wooden house was shipped around Cape Horn from Boston in 1820.
New York, New York
Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.
New Delhi, India
An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.
Bilbao, Spain
This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.
Barcelona, Spain
Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.
Utrecht, Netherlands
The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.
Paris, France
This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.