A number of craters left by fatal mortar strikes have been filled with red resin to remember those lost during the Siege of Sarajevo.

Inat Kuća, or "House of Spite," is more than just an oddly named restaurant.

The place where World War I began.

This historic timepiece is thought to be the only public clock in the world that keeps lunar time.

The first mosque in the world to receive electricity.

Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.

400 million years of erosion shaped these fascinating seaside caves, which made an appearance on 'Game of Thrones.'

This cluster of little wooden huts once ground local farmers’ wheat into flour during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The remains of the last Bosnian fortress to fall to the Ottomans are still standing.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

A museum entirely dedicated to Bergamo’s tradition of puppetry.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.

Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.