The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

Medical museum that houses most notably the taxidermied remains of Vladimir Demikhov's famous two-headed dog experiment.

A small museum contains one of the largest collections of ethnic and traditional headgear in the world.

The statue of a legendary giant who carried Christ and shouldered the world's sins.

The simple log cabin of a famed loner and naturalist stands preserved as a symbol of the ultimate DIY lifestyle.

Founded by a high school teacher, this poetry magazine became a center for all things literary.

This Austrian museum celebrates the work of famous forgers and their inimitable imitations.

This former insane asylum now holds a pathological anatomy museum.

Handsomely crafted representations of our round planet.

The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.

An incredible garden taking over the interior of a massive sinkhole.

Ruins of a once-opulent grand Victorian resort.

The Victoria-era quarantine station for Sydney.

The ruins of a once prosperous power station have become a mouldering seaside gem.

A self-funded cemetery with a long list of inhabitants.

Outdoor art exhibition made of classic Tetris pieces.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

Australian museum dedicated to human health and lack thereof.

This historic observatory contains the world's oldest refracting lens telescope.

Australia's largest medical museum featuring a 19th-century pharmacy.

Hundreds of tiny dead butterfly eyes gaze down at diners in this Australian eatery.

Supposedly Satanic numbers adorn this preserved submarine sail.

Despite his legacy of work in Spain, Cuba, and Florida, the larger-than-life writer's grave is a simple affair tucked in an Idaho cemetery.