A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.

Stone Age solar temple is aligned with the sun on each equinox and solstice.

The first mosque in the world to receive electricity.

This historic timepiece is thought to be the only public clock in the world that keeps lunar time.

A number of craters left by fatal mortar strikes have been filled with red resin to remember those lost during the Siege of Sarajevo.

Inat Kuća, or "House of Spite," is more than just an oddly named restaurant.

A bridge destroyed three times: once as a ruse, then in an actual attack, and finally for the movies.

This abandoned Olympic skiing facility still bears the scars of the Siege of Sarajevo.

Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.

This historic cemetery was inaccessible for several years due to dozens of land mines.

This museum preserves the hand-dug tunnel that kept Sarajevo afloat during the Serbian siege.

A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.

Two innocuous monuments found in separate locations attempt to unite a city.

Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.

This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.

This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.

A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.