This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.

The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

Called the "Armenian Stonehenge," this ring of menhirs pierced with holes may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory.

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

The observation point offers spectacular views of the ruins of an ancient Armenian capital.

Destruction from Armenia's 1988 earthquake inspired an artist's sculptures of scrap metal.

Some of the smallest works of art in existence.

In this town's main square resides a statue of none other than the 43rd President of the United States.

Gigantic water vessel, permanently grounded in Southern Albania.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?

Hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers crowd Albania long after the fall of Communism.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

A medieval bridge stretches over a sulfur-rich river that leads to year-round natural hot springs.