Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."

Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.

A sculpture of a flying hawk made from colorful car doors.

The only Native American comic shop in the world.

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.

Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.

A monument commemorating how a frontier town got its unusual name.

It's believed that this small church was connected to the Hagia Sophia via a secret tunnel.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

An Art Nouveau gem hides beneath the layers of city grime obscuring this once-magnificent building.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.