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Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

Rocky Atlantic beach home to a stunning stone arch.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

A forgotten Art Deco department store in central Budapest, where faded socialist-era retail grandeur meets the haunting beauty of urban decay.

Housed in a former air raid shelter, this museum is dedicated to the history of computing and video games.

A massive cave once a secret military base is now home to thousands of bats.

Founded in the 4th-century, the town of Pernik plays host to the Surva Carnival⁠—a magnificent display of masked Kukeri dancers.

Eastern Bloc nostalgia, anybody?

A spectacular Bulgarian cave resembling a devil's head with a waterfall rushing down its throat.

First point in the Struve Geodetic Arc, a 19th century undertaking to measure the Earth's size and shape.

No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

This former medieval prison now unlocks Estonia’s rich photographic history.

A forest park outside Tallinn full of architectural and artistic curiosities.

Inside this medieval church resides a unique set of murals.

The gutted remains of this Estonian mansion are a monument to a tragic love.

Home to the finest collection of peasant boats in Finland.