Tirana, Albania
Pyramid of Tirana
An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.
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Tirana, Albania
An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This historic timepiece is thought to be the only public clock in the world that keeps lunar time.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The place where World War I began.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A number of craters left by fatal mortar strikes have been filled with red resin to remember those lost during the Siege of Sarajevo.
Valletta, Malta
Dynastic Home of the De Piro Family.
San Lawrenz, Malta
Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.
Xagħra, Malta
These temples are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.
Mġarr, Malta
Hidden beneath a restaurant, underground tunnels tell the story of Malta’s tragic role in World War II.
Birgu, Malta
The medieval home is still engraved with the symbol of the profession, an eye flanked by two axes.
Mġarr, Malta
Enigmatic tombs and cave dwellings on the outskirts of a rural village.
Mosta, Malta
This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."
Valletta, Malta
A centuries-old forgotten underworld lies beneath Malta.
Il-Gżira, Malta
The eclectic seaside sanctuary caters to a rather fowl crowd.
Qrendi, Malta
This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.
Mellieħa, Malta
An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.
London, England
This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.
London, England
London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.
Nanuoya, Sri Lanka
Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.
Udawalawa, Sri Lanka
Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.
Heraklion, Greece
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
Belgrade, Serbia
The unusual sculptures are believed to be powerful political symbols.
Belgrade, Serbia
A small memorial to a deadly night in Serbia that shook the world before it was swept under the rug.