A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.

An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.

Witness traditional silk production in the Uzbek city that's been a hub of sericulture for over a thousand years.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.

Where Stoddart and Connolly suffered in the infamous Bug Pit.

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

The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.

In the absence of a Chinese-language newspaper, for years the community posted daily updates on this simple bulletin board.

Most of Britain's gold reserve was secretly stashed here after the start of World War II.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

This fairy-tale, neo-Gothic church in the Azores is a world of magical realism.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.