Nicknamed Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon, this natural wonder lies east of Almaty near the Chinese border.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

The home of Greece’s national poet sits crumbling in the middle of a popular tourist district.

Underneath one of the region's most historic roads lies the home of Plato's successor.

The ruins of an ancient fortification wall sit in front of and underneath this boutique hotel.

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.

Dedicated to the god Dionysus, this theatre was used for both musical and theatrical performances.

This building served as the first customs house in modern Greece.

This building was once the most magnificent mansion in Nafplio.

This Byzantine Church was moved from Paris to Athens block by block.

This church is dedicated to the patron saint of seafarers.

According to legend, this ancient column contains healing properties.

Public water fountains built during the Ottoman Era still stand throughout this seaside town.

Τhis feline monument commemorates fallen soldiers on a field that saw many, many battles.

A tiny Greek Orthodox church from the Ottoman era hides on a busy city street.

This sixth-century church housed an icon with eyes so beautiful legend has it they inspired the name of a Greek city.

This 18th-century former mosque held the first Hellenic Parliament.

These caves secretly held national treasures during World War II.

An often overlooked ancient site in downtown Athens with substantial history (and nature).

The ruins of this ancient fortification wall sit in the middle of a quiet, residential intersection.

The Greek War of Independence was declared at this medieval Byzantine sanctuary.

An artistic melting pot inside an old roadside inn from the Ottoman era.