Places Edited by vasilisapremudra

A bridge destroyed three times: once as a ruse, then in an actual attack, and finally for the movies.

Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.

Controversial site of what could be Europe's first pyramid.

Celebrated example of Ottoman architecture that also served as a site for brutal massacres.

Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

An apparition of Virgin Mary in Herzegovina.

Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

A curious cave church carved into the face of a cliff.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.