Heraklion, Greece
Knossos
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
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Heraklion, Greece
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
Alicante, Spain
Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.
Dowth, Ireland
The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.
Essen, Germany
The Bauhaus-style former industrial complex is considered the world's most beautiful coal mine.
Rome, Italy
The martyr's wax-enhanced skeletal remains lie preserved in a glass case in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.
Karak, Jordan
Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.
Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Petra District, Jordan
A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Aksaray, Turkey
In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.
Denizli, Turkey
Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.
Qesm Saint Katrin, Egypt
Charnel house at the foot of Mount Sinai.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Paris, France
An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.
Fez, Morocco
Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.
Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco
A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families
Province de Ouarzazate, Morocco
An abandoned horror film set sits eerily along a highway through Hollywood's "door to the desert."
Ouarzazate, Morocco
World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.
Province de Tinghir, Morocco
One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.
Tamri, Morocco
Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.
Kairouan, Tunisia
This grand hydraulic installation has provided water for townspeople since the Middle Ages.