Istanbul, Turkey
Basilica Cisterns of Istanbul
A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.
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Istanbul, Turkey
A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.
Naxos, Greece
This ancient statue of Dionysus lies unfinished and abandoned in one of Greece's oldest quarries.
Zakinthos, Greece
Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.
Poland
These massive moving sand dunes have swallowed an entire village and are still on the run.
Tunisia
An abandoned film set location for a remote spaceport in a galaxy far, far away hides in the Tunisian desert.
Malmö, Sweden
This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.
Copenhagen, Denmark
An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.
Tatra County, Poland
The majority of the highest mountain in Poland is actually located in a different country.
Zakopane, Poland
Polish luminaries and masterful folk art find sanctuary in this unique cemetery.
Ciechocinek, Poland
For 200 years, people have flocked to this Polish town to experience the healing powers of salt.
El Jem, Tunisia
The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.
Hara Sghira Er Riadh, Tunisia
An awesome blend of traditional architecture and street art.
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.
Tozeur, Tunisia
The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.
Hammat-al-jarid, Tunisia
Geothermal resources are cooled in this oddly-shaped structure before being used for irrigation
Nefta, Tunisia
The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.
Nefta, Tunisia
A stunning basket-shaped oasis supplies water to one of Tunisia's holiest cities.
Tamaqzah, Tunisia
The ruins of a village destroyed by a 22-day flood.
Tunis, Tunisia
The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.
Kairouan, Tunisia
Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.
Kairouan, Tunisia
This grand hydraulic installation has provided water for townspeople since the Middle Ages.