This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.

Rest stops along this pathway offer some of the best views of the Acropolis of Athens.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.

An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

The Cycladic architecture makes this Athens neighborhood feel like an island paradise hidden in the shadow of the Acropolis.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

The oldest olive tree in Greece has been bearing fruit for at least 2,000 years.

This stone tower was built to protect Crete from incoming pirates.

A historic Georgian building and warm springs.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.

A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.

Pyramid shaped monument with a tall tale attached.

The tower was originally used as a chimney for the waste incinerator of St Johns Precinct and Market.