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

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

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

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

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

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

Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.

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

A rare octagonal brick beacon on an isolated island in the Baltic.

The museum houses one of the world's largest shoe collections, boasting over 12,000 pairs.

This church is considered the largest and most complete Saxon church in England.

The intended purpose of this unfinished Elizabethan building remains a mystery.

A massive 1830s industrial site once known as Czechia's "Iron Heart" has been transformed into a playground of science, technology, and art.

An intriguing three-sided folly is a testament to one man's devotion to Catholicism and the number three.

A statue in Budapest's Liberty Square honors the former U.S. president's efforts to end the Cold War.

A random tree outside a Budapest hotel has become a DIY shrine to the late singer.

Uh, pardon me, ma'am, but I couldn't help noticing that there's a Columbo statue in the middle of Budapest.

This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

Every summer, an open-air swimming pool appears at the base of a Finnish city's beloved winter attraction.

These Finnish rapids have been attracting tourists for over a hundred years and are now released with the push of a button.

The deepest sinkhole in Central Europe comes with a grisly tale and an unusual nickname: “The Stepmother Abyss.”