The ruins of a fairytale castle with a tumultuous history stand high atop the mountains.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

This impressive system of tanks was used to store drinking water as long as 2,000 years ago.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.

In the center of Wrocław's old meat market stands a somber tribute to the city's livestock.

A striking public sculpture representing the period of martial law in Communist Poland.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Once the tallest building in the world and the site of “the highest dinner ever held in New York” this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

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

The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.

This no man's land slicing through the island is strewn with abandoned relics of another time.

Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.

The 20th-century archaeologist was interred among the ruins of an ancient Roman city.

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

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

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

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.