Centuries before the modern seismograph, Armenian monks measured quakes with this tilting pillar.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.

Now a public art piece, this curious metal feature originally advertised a tinsmith's services.

Dedicated to the writer who immortalized the use of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance of those who died in wars.

Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.

This inexpensive lodging house was once a prison notorious for its inhumane practices.

This pond in Victoria Park is rumored to be bottomless, one of several legends that surround it.

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.

Legends surround an ancient tree trunk riddled with nails for good luck.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

In between two buildings in Ljubljana, medieval tunnel to nowhere.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.