Soviet-era gates guard an unexpected urban forest—and a future U.S. embassy.

Once the tallest building in Chisinau, this unique tower is a relic of Soviet architecture.

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

Blending modern art with Baroque architecture, this wondrous mosaic grotto serves as the late artist's final creation.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

Walk through Czech history in Prague's largest graveyard.

A winery built on the site of a Gallo-Roman estate uses historical tools to recreate ancient vintages.

This fascinating abbey is considered the oldest monastery in the region.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

A recreation of the bar from the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca.”

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

A history of heat is on display at this unique Austrian museum.

More than a millennium's worth of municipal records preserve the political history of Austria.

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

A controversial artwork draws attention to the dark history of Prague's "Suicide Bridge."

Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.

A turn of the century building boasting some of the most beautiful art nouveau architecture in Prague.

The birthplace of a famous steak sauce still keeps its recipe a secret.

Modest but unique pyramid built for a pharaoh has been reduced to a “heap of stone.”

Slum Settlement Filled With Mountains of Garbage.

Art Nouveau beauty hidden deep in Cairo’s Al-Helmiya neighborhood.

Catch raucous live performances of traditional tunes at this old-school taverna.

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.