A statue of Vladimir Illyich Lenin guards this abandoned building in the "Forbidden City."

The ruined remains of the airport Claus von Stauffenberg departed in his failed attempt to kill Adolf Hitler.

Organisms normally seen under a microscope decorate this church.

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

The first monument in Estonia that was made by an Estonian sculptor.

This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

A 1,100-ton train fell through the floor in 1953. Workers got it patched up in just 72 hours.

Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.

Legend has it that President Grant’s frequent drinking in the lobby gave rise to the term “lobbyist.”

The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.

In this town's main square resides a statue of none other than the 43rd President of the United States.

Climb into Albania's communist history while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

A naturally beautiful, seemingly bottomless deep blue spring.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

Gigantic water vessel, permanently grounded in Southern Albania.

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

Hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers crowd Albania long after the fall of Communism.

What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

Once the fallout shelter of a dictator, this sprawling bunker is now a combined history museum and contemporary art gallery.

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.