These "50 Fortresses" have been unearthed in the ancient oasis of Khwarezm.

An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.

A living art gallery painted on a canvas of Monterey pine trees.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

Home of the Large Hadron Collider and the birthplace of the World Wide Web.

The World Wide Web was created in this nondescript corridor at CERN.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

This historic bathhouse that likely dates back to the 1300s.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

This 16th-century Moroccan fortress-turned-armory museum offers prime views of the historic quarter in Fes.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

A stunning palace haunted by the sinister reputation of its infamous owners.

The other side is actually green.

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.

The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.

This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

The world's largest concentrated solar power plant.