Tbilisi, Georgia
Dry Bridge Market
You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.
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Tbilisi, Georgia
You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.
Tbilisi, Georgia
A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.
Alaverdi, Armenia
This small shrine is dedicated to the designer of the first Russian fighter jet and his brother, who became Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.
Akhtala, Armenia
This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.
Tbilisi, Georgia
A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."
Tbilisi, Georgia
The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.
Tbilisi, Georgia
With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.
Tbilisi, Georgia
At this rare mosque in Tbilisi, Sunni and Shia Muslims pray side by side.
Tbilisi, Georgia
A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.
Tbilisi, Georgia
The last standing example of an ancient district's teatime tradition.
Kayseri, Turkey
A giant replica of an Assyrian cuneiform tablet stands in the middle of a busy intersection near the city center of Kayseri.
Aksaray, Turkey
In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.
Kaymaklı Belediyesi, Turkey
While not Turkey's deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest.
Istanbul, Turkey
A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.
Istanbul, Turkey
A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.
Istanbul, Turkey
A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.
Istanbul, Turkey
This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.
Istanbul, Turkey
This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.
Istanbul, Turkey
Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.
Richmond, Virginia
Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The humble tomb of an Argentine general, hand-built by his son using stones brought down from the Andes.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin…
Montevideo, Uruguay
Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.