The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

Iran's "Rose Garden Palace," built during 131 years of rule by Qajar kings, consists of 17 stunning structures.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.

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

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

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

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

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

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

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.

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

Huge stairway leads to this massive gallery.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

The largest caravanserai in Cyprus also includes amazing examples of Ottoman architecture.

This no man's land slicing through the island is strewn with abandoned relics of another time.

This 700-year-old Cyprus castle is the birthplace of the world's oldest wine, said to be toasted by Richard the Lionheart at his wedding.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

This monumental fountain has moved around the city multiple times.