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Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

A striking, modern church devoted to a nun who loved God and beer.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

The site of the first international football match.

Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.

This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.

One man's personal collection of more than 2,000 creepy-crawlies from around the world.

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

A beautiful example of 18th-century engineering still standing tall.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

This sculpture meant to honor the bravery of the Indigenous Mapuche people of Chile proved controversial.

Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.

This cluttered cantina is famed for its cheese-spiked, raisin-flavored liqueur.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

The shallow, salty inlet was a safe haven for 19th-century pirates.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

The front yard of an Upper East Side town house hides the last fragment of one of New York's most famous theatres.

Sofia's legislative center is continuously reinventing itself.

A peculiarly shaped brass sculpture hidden in a courtyard in central Lviv

A museum founded to reflect on and remember the human rights abuses under Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

What was once a unique system of urban elevators is turning into a mechanical ruin.

This ancient Irish religious site is covered in ancient carvings, many of which have barely aged.