Istanbul, Turkey
Rumeli Hisari
This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.
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Istanbul, Turkey
This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.
Berlin, Germany
The last remnants of a massive medieval wall that once encompassed the city of Berlin.
Salihli, Turkey
These ruins once flourished as the capital of the Lydian kingdom, often credited with the invention of metal coinage.
Deganwy, Wales
This ancient castle has been abandoned since the Edwardian conquest of Wales.
Kansas City, Kansas
Why settle for barbecue chips when you can get actual barbecue?
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.
San Severino, Italy
This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.
Segovia, Spain
This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.
Washington, D.C.
An amazing example of early-20th-century architecture, this church features marble transported from Utah.
Castel Sant'Elia, Italy
Magnificent frescoes decorate the interior of this Romanesque church, which also showcases an unusual phenomenon during winter solstice.
Carthage, Tunisia
This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.
Victoria, British Columbia
This castle was once considered as an option for the Royal Family's alternate residence, but you may know it better from the 'X-Men' movie.
Sirmione, Italy
One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.
Chicago, Illinois
A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.
Bassenge, Belgium
A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.
Boston, Massachusetts
A beautiful Victorian-era cemetery, complete with a miniature village.
Portland, Oregon
This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.
Portland, Oregon
A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.
Portland, Oregon
An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.
Portland, Oregon
The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.
Roslin, Scotland
A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.
Glastonbury, England
Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.
Jaca, Spain
This religious complex carved into a cliff is steeped in legends of miraculous stags and the Holy Grail.
Valencia, Spain
Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.