Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

A fantastical display of Croatian folklore, mythology, and myths.

Built in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, this cathedral is one of the finest examples of Sicilian Baroque architecture.

A peat bog in southern Sweden provides a cozy and photogenic home for junked Volvos, Saabs, and the occasional American muscle car.

A statue dedicated to the founders of communism.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

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

A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.

Memorial to the brave indigenous defenders of the Canary Islands.

Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.

In Stone Town, Zanzibar, the city’s culture and history is told through its doors.

Visitors sometimes leave flowers in honor of this writer and lesbian icon.

A bronze sculpture on a bridge, of the shoes of 29 famous Malmöites.

Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.

A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.

A cylinder monument with a spectacular vista commemorates a friendship that some say never existed.

Hidden up a dusty track off the Georgian Military Road is this fascinating waterfall with mountainous views.

This architecturally eclectic fortress witnessed centuries of bloody turmoil, including the massacre of its ruling clan.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.

A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.

One of the world’s oldest surviving convict prisons, once the scene of daring escapes and riots.