These abandoned vessels are destined to be reclaimed by the forest.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

This millstone commemorates a gruesome tale that may have been the source of the city's name.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.

An outstanding piece of retro Sci-Fi architecture built into a sacred mountain.

The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

A fiery crater has been burning in the Karakum Desert since 1971.

This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.

This center in the Rwandan capital supports women’s livelihoods while educating visitors about traditional cooking, craft making, and more.

Climb atop one of the world's longest and heaviest trains for an unbelievable journey across the Sahara Desert.

A geological bull's-eye visible from outer space.

This remarkably well-preserved mosque stands amid an 11th-century caravansary.

Five ancient libraries, little changed for centuries, preserve a medieval archive of Quranic lore and civic documents

An architectural relic that survived the hands of time.

The largest camel market in West Africa

The quaint gallery displays works by artists from all across Mauritania.

Thousands of colorful pirogues showcase ingenious craftsmanship at the largest fishermen port in Nouakchott.

This restaurant sits within the walls of an 18th-century fortification that once defended the city’s old quarter.