Budapest, Hungary
Magyar Rádió
This quiet, unassuming spot in Budapest was the birthplace of the bloody 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
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Budapest, Hungary
This quiet, unassuming spot in Budapest was the birthplace of the bloody 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Budapest, Hungary
A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.
Szentendre, Hungary
Everything from miniature biblical scenes to life-sized statues are almond-based at this sweet and nutty gallery.
Budapest, Hungary
The world’s first statue of the late Apple co-founder.
Baku, Azerbaijan
The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.
Shaki, Azerbaijan
Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.
Astara, Azerbaijan
Spring that emits water and fire at the same time is said to have remedial properties, and sparked its own religion.
Ganja, Azerbaijan
A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.
Qobustan, Azerbaijan
Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.
Baku, Azerbaijan
A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.
Qobustan, Azerbaijan
Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.
Baku, Azerbaijan
A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.
Tsovagyugh, Armenia
Men and special assistants stand by the road to sell the day's catch in this lakeside village.
Yerevan, Armenia
Half of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's ashes were buried in Armenia.
Kharkov, Armenia
The observation point offers spectacular views of the ruins of an ancient Armenian capital.
Noratus, Armenia
Hundreds of intricately carved Armenian stone crosses can be found within this huge cemetery.
Yerevan, Armenia
This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.
Sisian, Armenia
Called the "Armenian Stonehenge," this ring of menhirs pierced with holes may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory.
Yerevan, Armenia
This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.
Skhtorashen, Azerbaijan
Local legend says that whoever burns down this 2,000-year-old tree will only have seven days to live.
Byurakan, Armenia
Giant stone letters dedicated to the founder of Armenia's alphabet.
Tatev, Armenia
The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.
Shaki, Armenia
After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.