Berlin, Germany
Gececondu of Kreuzberg
An Anatolian immigrant created his own little paradise in the shadow of the Berlin Wall, made possible by the tensions of the Cold War.
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Berlin, Germany
Georg-von-Rauch-Haus
Named after a militant urban guerilla, this famous former squat is a graffiti-covered stronghold of leftist culture.
Berlin, Germany
Feuermelder
A historic fire call point.
Berlin, Germany
Gründer Geist
Keep your eyes out for this "ghost" and walking pun.
Berlin, Germany
The Pink Tube
An intersection between architecture, industrial construction, machine, and scientific instrument.
Berlin, Germany
Schwarzes Café
Dine at a legendary after-hours joint frequented by David Bowie and Iggy Pop.
As-Sabikah, Tunisia
Chebika Oasis
A gem in the middle of the desert that looks like it came straight from a fairytale.
Carthage, Tunisia
Tophet at Carthage
An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.
Carthage, Tunisia
Byrsa Hill
An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.
Carthage, Tunisia
Dar El Annabi
This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.
Kairouan, Tunisia
Great Mosque of Kairouan
Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.
Daqas, Tunisia
Sidi Bouhlel
A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.
Hammat-al-jarid, Tunisia
El Hamma Water Cooler
Geothermal resources are cooled in this oddly-shaped structure before being used for irrigation
El Jem, Tunisia
El Jem Amphitheatre
The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.
Tozeur, Tunisia
Chott el Djerid
The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Matmata Underground Houses
Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Hotel Sidi Driss
The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.
Tunis, Tunisia
Villa Yvonne
A ghostly mansion in the middle of downtown Tunis.
Tunis, Tunisia
Hotel du Lac
Some believe this abandoned Brutalist masterpiece inspired George Lucas's Sandcrawler.
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis Medina
The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.
Frankfurt, Germany
Fleming's Hotel Paternoster Lift
A rare chance to ride one of the few continuous elevators still in operation.
Frankfurt, Germany
Bockenheimer Warte Subway Station Entrance
The entrance to this Frankfurt subway station looks like an old tram car crashed into the concrete sidewalk.
Frankfurt, Germany
IG Farben Haus
From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.
Frankfurt, Germany
Frau Rauscher Fountain
This German fountain of a legendary apple wine-loving drink thief will spit on you.
