Gori, Georgia
Stalin Museum
A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.
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Gori, Georgia
A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.
San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Campamento Geotermico Corfo, Chile
The largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere is a spectacular sight.
Gran Sabana, Venezuela
This "floating island" plateau sits 7,671 feet above the forest floor.
Sierra Bullones, Philippines
Bohol's unusually shaped hills turn brown in the summer months.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.
Baku, Azerbaijan
This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.
Al-Shikhan, Iraq
The sacred shrine of the Yazidis.
Qom, Iran
One of the holiest Shi'i shrines in Iran honors the life and death of a learned noblewoman who became a saint.
Kashan, Iran
A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.
Yermolaivka, Ukraine
Last remaining nuclear missile base in Ukraine.
Prague, Czechia
Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.
London, England
This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.
Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland
The walls and ceiling of this Polish church are decorated with thousands of skulls, with another 21,000 skeletons just below.
Prague, Czechia
Steadily reminding Czechia of its past.
Prague, Czechia
A turn of the century building boasting some of the most beautiful art nouveau architecture in Prague.
Prague, Czechia
Microscopic scenes; some call it novelty, some call it art.
Prague, Czechia
Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.
Prague, Czechia
Increasingly decayed figures stand as a powerful reminder of the human costs of Czech Communism.
Prague, Czechia
A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.
Prague, Czechia
A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.
Prague, Czechia
Nine bronze hands protruding from a wall honor the student uprising that led to the fall of Czechoslovakia's Communist government.