Rome, Italy
Mercatus Traiani (Trajan's Market)
This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.
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Rome, Italy
This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.
Rome, Italy
This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.
Paphos, Cyprus
An ancient necropolis of magnificent tombs.
Neo Chorio, Cyprus
Legend holds that the Ancient Greek goddess of love once bathed in the waters of this grotto.
Paphos, Cyprus
The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.
Paphos, Cyprus
Legend holds that St. Paul was flogged for preaching Christianity at this pillar.
Famagusta, Cyprus
A 1970s resort city now stands abandoned, caught in the middle of a divided island.
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
A secluded oasis of contemporary art and natural beauty.
London, England
A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.
London, England
Look up from the busy streets to discover how time is kept!
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.
London, England
The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.
London, England
The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.
London, England
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
London, England
This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.
Madaba, Jordan
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.
Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Amman, Jordan
The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Amman, Jordan
This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.
Es-Salt, Jordan
This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.
Kolossi, Cyprus
This 700-year-old Cyprus castle is the birthplace of the world's oldest wine, said to be toasted by Richard the Lionheart at his wedding.