Alupka, Ukraine
Vorontsov Palace
This magnificent Crimean estate was once a playground of the Russian elite.
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Alupka, Ukraine
This magnificent Crimean estate was once a playground of the Russian elite.
Simferopol, Ukraine
The longest trolleybus route in the world, from Simferopol and Yalta.
Kyiv, Ukraine
The deepest metro station in the world.
Kyiv, Ukraine
A reconstructed medieval gateway that was the magnificent entrance to the capital city dating back to 1037.
Kyiv, Ukraine
340-foot statue built to honour the Heroes of the Soviet Union.
Odesa, Ukraine
The largest catacomb system in the world.
Haspra, Ukraine
A castle perched precariously over the Crimean Sea.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.
Cafayate, Argentina
Visit this odd display of indigenous style in Argentine wine country.
Foz do Iguaçu, Argentina
A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bible stories are brought to life with gloriously cartoonish kitsch in this South American theme park.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.
Quito, Ecuador
Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.
Quito, Ecuador
Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.
Niterói, Brazil
An art museum with an eclectic design and a scandalous past.
John o' Groats, Scotland
The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.
Lambholm, Scotland
This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.
Stromness, Scotland
Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."
Finstown, Scotland
Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.
Birsay, Scotland
This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Orkney, Scotland
A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.
Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.