Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland’s second-largest island emit an entrancing sound.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

Celebrated example of Ottoman architecture that also served as a site for brutal massacres.

A bridge destroyed three times: once as a ruse, then in an actual attack, and finally for the movies.

The remains of the last Bosnian fortress to fall to the Ottomans are still standing.

An entertainment center in a huge transparent tent.

A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life.

One of the most horrible legacies of the Cold War is a site where the Soviet Union tested nuclear bombs on civilians.

Brawny guys rolling around in oil is the oldest regular sporting event besides the Olympics.

An autonomous republic of Orthodox monks.

The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

Underground monastery and fortress.

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.

Fortified homes of highland warriors that are still in use today.

The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.