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24.4521, 32.9284
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Lalibela, Ethiopia
Bete Giyorgis of Lalibela
An Ethiopian "Jerusalem" featuring a church hewn out of a single rock.
12.0316, 39.0411
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe
The largest prehistoric ruins south of the Sahara, once a powerful center of international trade.
-20.2596, 30.9360
Harare, Zimbabwe
Balancing Rocks of the Zimbabwe Dollar
These naturally balancing rocks were pictured on every Zimbabwean banknote, up to the 100 trillion-dollar note.
-17.8848, 31.1259
Ra, Fiji
Udre Udre's Grave
Final resting place of the most prolific Fijian cannibal of all time.
-17.3736, 178.1706
Suva, Fiji
Fiji Museum
Recently revamped museum of Fijian history located within a gorgeous colonial-era garden.
-18.1498, 178.4256
Zagreb, Croatia
Croatian Museum of Naïve Art
An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.
45.8153, 15.9732
Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes
A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.
44.8783, 15.6112
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stari Most
Bridge that died in war and was resurected.
43.3371, 17.8148
Maribor, Slovenia
The Old Vine
The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.
46.5566, 15.6442
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dragon Bridge
A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.
46.0519, 14.5102
Bled, Slovenia
Bled Island and Castle
This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.
46.3632, 14.0899
Postojna, Slovenia
Postojna Caves
A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.
45.7823, 14.2045
Predjama, Slovenia
Predjama Castle
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
45.8158, 14.1267
Matavun, Slovenia
Skocjan Caves
This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."
45.6658, 13.9900
Kashi Diqu, China
Kashgar Livestock Market
Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.
39.4649, 75.9344
Gori, Georgia
Stalin Museum
A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.
41.9869, 44.1135
Yeghegnadzor, Armenia
Noravank Monastery
Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.
39.6841, 45.2329
Lusarat, Armenia
Khor Virap Monastery
The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.
39.8783, 44.5761
Goght, Armenia
Geghard Monastery
This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.
40.1403, 44.8051
Denizli, Turkey
Pamukkale Water Terraces
Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.
37.7735, 29.0865
Palmyra, Syria
Palmyra
Mysterious lost empire of the Silk Road.
34.5511, 38.3025
Baalbek, Lebanon
Baalbek Trilithon
The largest hewn stone in history.
34.0067, 36.2038
Safita, Syria
Krak des Chevaliers
Ruins of the Crusaders' headquarters.
34.7569, 36.2944
Hama, Syria
Norias of Hama
Only a handful of these gorgeous historic waterwheels remain but even those are in danger from local unrest.
35.1353, 36.7531
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