The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.

This fortress was built using the last surviving stones from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

Source for a sizable portion of Egypt's freshwater supply is more than an optical illusion.

Charnel house at the foot of Mount Sinai.

A stunning fusion of Ottoman and Fatimid architectural styles.

This eatery is emblematic of the connection between Jamaica and Nubia.

These rare statues are one of the few remaining material witnesses to Old Prussian culture.

This 16th-century pole was once used in brutal public executions.

The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.

A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in a historic Lithuanian city.

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

Ever-growing collection of devils in art.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.