This tiny Bulgarian town offers a stunning location in the mountains and a storied history.

An architectural marvel that spans the Arda River, and has stories of a haunted past.

This ancient structure appears Roman, but was constructed during the 16th century and was utilized until 1911.

Luminaries of all stripes have sipped strong Greek coffee at this cafe since 1839.

A scandalous Art Nouveau collaboration that set Paris all atwitter at the turn of the century.

An atmospheric, medieval-themed book store hides in a 13th-century underground space.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.

With no menu and no sign, this 130-year-old taverna doles out affordable home cooking.

Savor sheep milk yogurt at the last of Athens' dairy bars.

This seaside sanctuary was once one of the most important religious sites for women in ancient Greece.

These ruins of a sacred Ancient Greek temple stand next to a luxurious modern resort.

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

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

This 13th-century monastery chiseled into the side of a mountain is equipped with a bridge that can be lifted to protect against raids.

Local lore says two enemy dragons live within these breathtaking mountain lakes.

One of the largest single-span stone-arch bridges in the Balkans looks like something straight out of a fairytale.

This Greek Orthodox church houses the mummified body of St. Spyridon.

The ghost town where the villagers refuse to leave.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.

This Michelin-starred restaurant sheds light on a rare period of cultural and culinary tolerance in Cordoba’s past.

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