This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

Despite producing just a handful of movies, a brave and lyrical filmmaker has an entire museum dedicated to him.

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

Destruction from Armenia's 1988 earthquake inspired an artist's sculptures of scrap metal.

At this rare mosque in Tbilisi, Sunni and Shia Muslims pray side by side.

The last standing example of an ancient district's teatime tradition.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

When the Soviets destroyed the historic Armenian monastery they somehow left its bell tower intact.

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

Luxury hotel turned into a refugee camp, then turned back into a luxury hotel.

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

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.

This sign marks the entrance to a tiny proto-state within the small country of Moldova.

Elaborate mansions built by Roma residents in Soroca to show their success after centuries of discrimination.

This abandoned Soviet circus is slowly being restored to its Communist-era glory.

This 13th century Orthodox monastery is built right into the Moldovan cliffside.

Legend holds that this knife serves as a chilling reminder of the deadly rivalry between two local builder brothers.

Krakow's own version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Remnants from a time before electricity.

This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.

Real bones which are said to have belonged to a Polish dragon.