This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.

A reconstruction of a classic mansion on the island of Delos was designed for a historian and archaeologist.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

This former farm In northern Iceland is now a museum, where visitors can tour beautifully-preserved turf houses.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

The only structure in a remote mountain pass, these colorful cubes are visible from miles away.

Iceland's first pagan temple in 1,000 years is underway in Reykjavík.

A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.