Thessaloniki, Greece
Heptapyrgion Fortress
An abandoned Byzantine fortress and notorious prison.
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Thessaloniki, Greece
An abandoned Byzantine fortress and notorious prison.
Thessaloniki, Greece
This architecturally eclectic early-20th century mosque was built as a place of worship for the Islamic followers of a Jewish messiah.
Thessaloniki, Greece
One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.
Oranienburg, Germany
The site of a concentration camp where inmates were made to take part in one of the largest counterfeiting operations in history is now hauntingly empty.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bridge that died in war and was resurected.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This surreal memorial/cemetery is a necropolis of crumbling stonework and puzzle-shaped headstones.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The first mosque in the world to receive electricity.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This historic timepiece is thought to be the only public clock in the world that keeps lunar time.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A number of craters left by fatal mortar strikes have been filled with red resin to remember those lost during the Siege of Sarajevo.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This unique museum focuses on the Siege of Sarajevo through children's eyes.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The place where World War I began.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This ironic war memorial thumbs its nose at a campaign of inedible humanitarian aid food products.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This historic cemetery was inaccessible for several years due to dozens of land mines.
Fossoli, Italy
After World War II, this former concentration camp in Northern Italy became a refuge for those displaced by the war.
Bologna, Italy
A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.
Berlin, Germany
A socialist building dedicated to teachers showcases one of the largest Soviet mosaics in the world.
Tromsø, Norway
The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.
Tromsø, Norway
This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.
Tromsø, Norway
The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.
Oslo, Norway
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Oslo, Norway
This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
Oslo, Norway
This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.