Formia, Italy
Eremo di San Michele Arcangelo (Hermitage of Saint Michael the Archangel)
Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.
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Formia, Italy
Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.
Sauran, Kazakhstan
This was once the largest city in Kazakhstan, and a major stop on the Silk Road.
Hamedan, Iran
The most sacred Jewish shrine in Iran and a fine example of restoration works gone wrong.
Singapore
The oldest Muslim cemetery in Singapore, with a strong royal connection.
Veroli, Italy
A Roman calendar dating to the first century is tucked away in a small town alley.
Mexico
These cliff-dwellings might be Mexico's least visited archaeological site.
Vulcan County, Alberta
This remote 4,500 year old medicine wheel is one of the last of its kind.
Furore, Italy
A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.
Cervantes, Australia
One of the few places in the world home to living stromatolites.
Perissa, Greece
This black sand beach was crafted from volcanic explosions including the historic Minoan eruption.
Brallo di Pregola, Italy
An abandoned village, frozen in time by the threat of a landslide.
Eilon, Israel
A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.
Krujë, Albania
Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.
Province of Salerno, Italy
Amalfi's pre-industrial history is slowly being engulfed by the lush vegetation of the Ferriere Valley.
Orchard, Colorado
In the early 1900s, hundreds of Black Americans found opportunity in this now-abandoned rural community.
Kushiro, Japan
This village is home to the largest existing settlement of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Japan.
Sheffield, England
The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.
Saint-Denis, Italy
An abandoned village that resides along the mountains of the Aosta Valley.
Sirogojno, Serbia
This historical village takes you back to the 19th century.
Singapore
This family-owned pottery shop is home to the last operational dragon kiln in Singapore.
Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Italy
The ruins of this medieval castle now stand as a monument against all wars.
Thann, France
The remains of this castle, known as the Witch’s Eye, watch over the Thur Valley.
Simrishamn, Sweden
The world's only above water sand volcano, believed to once be the bathtub of a priest.
Pacentro, Italy
In Majella National Park, these stone dwellings harken back to the region's pastoral history.