Standing in this historic plaza is a statue representing one of Cuba's most iconic literary characters.

The other side is actually green.

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

A stunning palace haunted by the sinister reputation of its infamous owners.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.

The city walls of Salé lead to the ruins of this seaside "bastion of tears."

A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."

One of the newest mosques in a city filled with thousands.

Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.

Azerbaijani ghost town, decaying after a war left it an armed forces buffer zone.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.