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This crumbling medieval basilica once attracted pilgrims by the thousands to collect a miraculous dust that formed above the saint's tomb.

These ruins once flourished as the capital of the Lydian kingdom, often credited with the invention of metal coinage.

Eat your way through history.

This family-owned canteen has been selling goat milk ice cream since 1933.

Fantastic lake on the heart of a fault line.

Seven early Christians were sealed into a cave where legend has it they slept unharmed for centuries.

Climb a set of vertiginous stone steps to the top of this impressive ancient edifice.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

While not Turkey's deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest.

Naturally protected city carved from a rock face.

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

Scotland's first Masonic lodge may also be the oldest in the world.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.