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

This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.

This archaeological site boasts temple ruins that date back 5,000 years to the Dilmun culture, and may have been described in the tale of Gilgamesh's search for immortality.

This beautifully historic Bahrain fortress might not be the most popular attraction around, but that might make it all the better.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

Come for the springs; stay for the mud bath.

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

The Devil’s own choice when he needs a drink in Brussels.

Take a leisurely walk through the park to find the seven giant troll sculptures hidden throughout the park.

The legendary giant's severed hand sits on Antwerp's popular shopping street.

This enormous sculpture honors an English town's engineering and industrial heritage

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

Since 1995, two red-painted metal figures have guarded the entrance to the Northern Ballet.

The name of this suspended sculpture is Latin for "high horse," which is exactly what it is.

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

In a small courtyard resides this large mural that draws inspiration from Leeds and its history.