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The 700-year-old fortress was the site of Count Orlok's castle in "Nosferatu."

The oldest surviving mosque in the UAE has mysterious origins and unusual architecture.

Over the dunes of the Empty Quarter, the mysterious music of the desert.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

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

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

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

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

This small island off the coast of Uruguay hosts the largest colony of sea lions and fur seals in the southern hemisphere.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

Recently revamped museum of Fijian history located within a gorgeous colonial-era garden.

The "Mother Temple of the Pacific Islands" stands at the center of 20 acres of lush, tropical prayer gardens.

The world is full of swimming holes, but few compare to Samoa’s idyllic To Sua ocean trench.

Located in the mountains of Nicaragua, one man has spent most of life beautifying a massive cliff by hand.

1800 rooms of single-family residence in Brunei.

A remote lodge nestled among some of the world's best-preserved rainforests.

A smoky doorway in Dakar leads to one of the city’s great communal eating experiences.

Dakar is home to one of the oldest African art institutions in West Africa.

This igloo-shaped landmark in Iqaluit serves as the seat of the Diocese of the Arctic.

Over 400,000 birds spend their summers nesting on this small Arctic island.