This heart-shaped island looks substantially less lovely after a recent bulldozing project.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

Real bones which are said to have belonged to a Polish dragon.

The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

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

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

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

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

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

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

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

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

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

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

This colonial fort is an intriguing example of Renaissance military architecture.

These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

The medieval "dragon" on an Austrian city's coat-of-arms comes to life in a fountain.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.