The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

A submerged village appears when dam levels drop.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

Houses are tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

Underwater restaurant at the coral reefs of Eilat.

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

One of only three fountains created by the iconic architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

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

The world's only official college program focused on "clown therapy."

This mysterious Lady Liberty stands at the entrance to a small Israeli village.

This clock is an architectural flourish that stands out as a landmark among a unique Israeli German community.

The abandoned shell of what would have been the Jordanian royal family's summer palace.

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

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

Located within one of Israel's most picturesque monasteries is also the country's first meteorological research station.

This wooden home was built in West Virginia by a Scottish immigrant before being moved to an Israeli winery.

On holy holidays, Israel's second president used this room atop Mount Zion as a refuge to read the Torah.

This ancient village is peopled by a religious minority and is still using some of the same materials it was built with thousands of years ago.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.