Istanbul, Turkey
Rumeli Hisari
This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.
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Istanbul, Turkey
This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.
Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland
In northeastern Poland, the ruins of a massive granary overlook the Narew River.
Eiriksstadhir, Iceland
This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.
Anagni, Italy
Although their purpose is unknown, these ancient Roman supporting arches showcase Hellenistic ingenuity.
Augsburg, Germany
Deep in the forest next to Augsburg are abandoned bunkers and bullet traps from the region's military past.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Costești, Romania
Once the legendary capital of the Dacian Kingdom, this city has been reduced to mere ruins.
Indonesia
Mount Tambora is the site of the largest and deadliest volcanic eruption in recorded human history.
Ōsaki, Japan
A quaint amusement park now sits, rusting and forgotten among the foliage.
Baku, Azerbaijan
A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.
Kostolac, Serbia
At this archaeological site, visitors can explore the ruins of the capital of the former Roman province of Moesia.
Ibiza, Spain
Originally slated to become a luxurious resort, this structure is now a graffiti haunt reclaimed by nature.
Noasca, Italy
A schoolhouse and chapel are all that remains of this alpine village.
Minsk, Belarus
Remnants of the city's Soviet history hover over this modern fast-food outlet.
Pidhirtsi, Ukraine
One of the most valuable palace-garden complexes in the eastern borderlands—and one of the most haunted.
Andělská Hora, Czechia
This ruined castle perched atop a rocky peak is a great place for a hike.
Kamakura, Japan
This mysterious medieval grotto holds a grid of sacred wells of unknown purpose.
Hogenakkal, India
The Kaveri River cuts through the rocky terrain then drops off to form these misty falls.
Kamakura, Japan
Narrow passes cut out of mountains surround the medieval capital of Japan.
Bremen, Germany
Constructed by forced laborers, this submarine pen is now a museum and war memorial.
Thoptewadi, India
This ancient fortress was once the setting for a strange battle won with the help of a lizard.
Maglič, Serbia
The ruins of this medieval castle on a foggy hill tell the story of a once-mighty empire.
Mbabane, Eswatini
This granite mountain is the largest rock in Africa and the second-largest monolith in the world.
Manipur, India
The largest freshwater lake in northeast India is also the only floating national park in the world.