This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

Despite producing just a handful of movies, a brave and lyrical filmmaker has an entire museum dedicated to him.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

Huge stairway leads to this massive gallery.

One man’s collection of photography books has transformed into a charming exhibition space.

Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.

A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.

When the Soviets destroyed the historic Armenian monastery they somehow left its bell tower intact.

A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

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

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

The legendary luxury train passage is commemorated with a charming museum inside its former eastern terminus.