This 19th-century church was built for Sicilian immigrants, survived World War II, and today stands on a landfill.

An abandoned mountain village in Habib surrounded by walnut, apricot, and pomegranate trees.

Despite the name, this unusual palace in rural Tunisia never belonged to an Italian dictator.

An eerie ship cemetery with gunfire as a soundtrack.

The northernmost point of continental Africa—or is it?

An awesome blend of traditional architecture and street art.

This gem of Moorish architecture is slowly disintegrating along the coast of this charming town.

Geothermal resources are cooled in this oddly-shaped structure before being used for irrigation

The best-preserved beehive tombs in Oman with spectacular backdrop.

A charming Amazigh village carved into a mountaintop.

In 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand spent his final night alive at this luxurious hotel.

A superb Paleo-Christian baptismal pool is preserved among the ruins of ancient Sufetula.

This iron building in the Amazon allegedly shares an architect with the Eiffel Tower.

A bustling bazaar with an elaborate facade in Central Asia’s underrated capital.

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

The site of a legendary 14th-century battle and a controversial 20th-century speech.

After witnessing the rise and fall of three empires, this ancient city was finally destroyed by a series of earthquakes.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

A tribute to the man who lit himself on fire and ushered in the Tunisian Revolution.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.