A strange aquarium with stuffed fish, and almost no water for them to swim in.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

The other side is actually green.

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.

The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

One of the two original gateways into the Kasbah, this gateway is a nesting site for storks.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

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

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.