This 15th-century Ottoman bridge was modified to keep up with the changing course of the river Erenik.

A temple dedicated to the 13th-century Alevi Turkish dervish credited with bringing Islam to the Balkans.

It's unclear what caused the fire that led to this opulent hotel's demise.

This stone figurine was made more than 6,000 years ago and depicts a female deity of the Neolithic Vinča culture.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

A 16th-century mosque rebuilt after wartime devastation.

The only known mosaic depicting the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos.

Parts of this palace are upheld by merely palm stems or reeds supported by palm tree beams.

A museum dedicated to secret surveillance.

The site where the leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army was killed is now a memorial.

This elegant monument to those who fought against fascism is inspired by the shape of the poppy flower.

The ceiling of this cavern is dripping with multicolored marble stalactites.

Depending on the region's rainfall, this church may be partially submerged.

This ice cream parlor serves scoops of flavors like rakia, medlar, and poppy seed.

The rocks around this mountain are filled with so many carvings that the area became known as the "open library."

Lions carved into the rockface adorn these two tombs built into the mountains of Dadan.

These desert alfalfa farms redefine the meaning of crop circles.

A network of tunnels runs underneath the buildings of this ancient village.

Once a major stop on the Hejaz Railway, this desert station (complete with steam locomotive) has been abandoned for decades.

A phenomenon that appears to make gravity work in reverse has been attributed to jinn, supernatural spirits from Arabian folklore.

This tower has survived the times despite being composed of mud and camel hair.

This museum documents the ancient practice of salt production in Figueira da Foz.

A devasting 2020 fire left this historic seminary in ruins.

Count the statues to gain insight into your future from Buddhist disciples.