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

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

Hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers crowd Albania long after the fall of Communism.

One of 200 religious buildings recognized as a “culture monument.” 

Gigantic water vessel, permanently grounded in Southern Albania.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

The unusually large seat sits atop the base of a ruined temple.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

This 18th-century fort surrounded by a moat was used to store gun powder and ammunition, and now sits in the middle of a large park in Dublin.

Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.

A tiny microvalley etched into the side of Knocknarea Mountain hides another world.

The largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkans once held over 20,000 people, but managed to lay hidden for hundreds of years.

A museum dedicated to secret surveillance.

A temple dedicated to the 13th-century Alevi Turkish dervish credited with bringing Islam to the Balkans.

In this town's main square resides a statue of none other than the 43rd President of the United States.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

Climb into Albania's communist history while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

A naturally beautiful, seemingly bottomless deep blue spring.

A medieval bridge stretches over a sulfur-rich river that leads to year-round natural hot springs.

What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?