Eisenach, Germany
Wartburg Castle
The castle where Martin Luther secretly translated the New Testament from Greek to German while in hiding.
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Aix-en-Provence, France
Phallic Balconies of Place d'Albertas
Balconies that have a most unusual accent.
Arles, France
Arles Amphitheatre
This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.
New York, New York
Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
A little lighthouse in New York City, surrounded by mysterious stories of insanity-driven construction.
New York, New York
Roosevelt Island Octagon Tower
A former insane asylum despised by Nelly Bly and Charles Dickens is now fashionable apartments.
New York, New York
Roosevelt Island Smallpox Hospital Ruins
A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.
Faro, Portugal
Palace of Estoi
The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.
Isfahan, Iran
Khaju Bridge
This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture
Isfahan, Iran
Vank Cathedral
The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.
Fars Province, Iran
Naqsh-e Rustam
The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.
Shiraz, Iran
Eram Garden
Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.
Shiraz, Iran
Tomb of Hafez
A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.
Shiraz, Iran
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.
Fars Province, Iran
The Ruins of Persepolis
The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.
Iran
Tomb of Cyrus
This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.
Kerman, Iran
Lut Desert (Dasht-e Lut)
The hottest, driest, and most scenic desert on Earth.
Yazd, Iran
Dolat Abad Windcatcher
Long before air conditioning, Persian architects found an ingenious way to cool off.
Yazd, Iran
Zoroastrian Towers of Silence
Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.
Yazd, Iran
Yazd Atash Behram
The fire inside this temple has burned for more than 1,500 years.
Iran
Pir-e-Sabz Fire Temple (Chak Chak)
This remote mountain shrine is one of the most sacred Zoroastrian temples remaining in the world.
Kashan, Iran
Bazaar of Kashan
A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.
Qom, Iran
Fatemeh Maasoume Shrine
One of the holiest Shi'i shrines in Iran honors the life and death of a learned noblewoman who became a saint.
Stockholm, Sweden
Margareta Krook's Statue
A heated statue pays tribute to one of Sweden's great actresses.
Stockholm, Sweden
Vasa Museum
It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.
