Pingan, Tajikistan
Hulbuk Fortress
This medieval citadel once guarded the western entrance of the Pamir Highway.
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Pingan, Tajikistan
This medieval citadel once guarded the western entrance of the Pamir Highway.
Larne, Northern Ireland
The "Black Arch" guards the entrance to the picturesque Glens of Antrim.
Amman, Jordan
This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.
Genk, Belgium
This bike path was sunk below water level for maximum wonder.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.
Israel
This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.
Saint Briavels, England
You can enjoy a (possibly haunted) stay at the medieval Norman castle that was once a favorite hunting lodge of King John.
Serik, Turkey
The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.
Despotovac, Serbia
This 15th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery also contained a school for illuminating manuscripts.
Rome, Italy
Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.
Tucson, Arizona
Some of Arizona's best spit-roasted tacos al pastor can be found here.
Salé, Morocco
The city walls of Salé lead to the ruins of this seaside "bastion of tears."
Guelph, Ontario
A 1975 bylaw prohibits the construction of any building that would block the view of this Gothic Revival church.
Bangkok, Thailand
An on-site urban farm and fish pond supply some of the produce for this upscale restaurant.
Jordans, England
The remains of the man who founded Pennsylvania lie in an unassuming grave in the English countryside.
Schramberg, Germany
Whimsical wash tubs row down the stream as part of this Carnival celebration.
Niger
These ancient giraffes are the largest known animal petroglyphs in the world.
Aberdeen, Washington
A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.
Mileševo, Serbia
After this medieval Serbian fresco was hidden for centuries, an image of it became one of the first to be sent into space.
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
The remnants of this Douglas fir predate Columbus's arrival in North America.
Luxor, Egypt
Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.
La Orotava, Spain
This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.
Franconia, New Hampshire
A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.
June Lake, California
A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.