The world's first jet-powered aircraft were assembled by the Germans in this secret factory in the forest during WWII.

Claude Monet immortalized this medieval bridge in two of his paintings.

Nine caves filled with recently-discovered archaeological finds under the houses and the streets of the most ancient district of an old town.

Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.

The ruins of this medieval castle now stand as a monument against all wars.

This church carved into the rocks is full of enchanting stone statues.

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

This amazingly preserved Doric temple was abandoned before it was ever completed.

Tourists to the mountaintop Sicilian town often overlook its ancient fortifications.

"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.

Hidden beneath a restaurant, underground tunnels tell the story of Malta’s tragic role in World War II.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

One of Malta’s most popular beaches features a seemingly out-of-place statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus.

This is one of the very few intact windmills built by the Knights of St. John in the island nation of Malta.

A small cave network was discovered under a home in Xagħra, in 1924 when the owner was digging a well.

These clocks tell time in a theological sense.

This prison on the Maltese island of Gozo is almost 500 years old, and they have the graffiti to prove it.

Listen to Malta’s musical heritage while relaxing in the park.

The fishing boats that moor in this small lagoon enter and leave through a tunnel to the sea.

The last of three massive blast furnaces that were once at the foundation of the Port of Sagunto economy.

In the sleepy town of Gozo exists a reproduction of the entire town of Bethlehem.

Spectacular secluded inlet with clear waters flanked by limestone cliffs.