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Istanbul, Turkey

Tombili

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.
Istanbul, Turkey

Viking Runes at Hagia Sophia

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.
Istanbul, Turkey

Ottoman Bird Palaces

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.
Linden, Tennessee

Pinckney's Tomb

A house built specifically to shelter the dead.
Salisbury, England

High Street Gate

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.
Rovinj, Croatia

Krstionica Sv. Trojstva (Baptismal Font of the Holy Spirit)

This seven-sided Romanesque chapel is regarded as the oldest building in Rovinj.
Old Alresford, England

Alresford Eel House

A rare example of a building constructed specifically for catching eels.
Neißeaue, Germany

Kulturinsel Einsiedel

A massive playground in the woods of Germany.
Fez, Morocco

The Fez Mellah

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

Saint Audoen's Gate

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.
Xiva, Uzbekistan

Walls of Itchan Kala

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.
Mexico City, Mexico

Mercado de Sonora

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.
Caesarea, Israel

Caesarea Maritima Mithraeum

An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.
Caesarea, Israel

Birds Mosaic

These mosaics were created more than half a millennium ago and feature various animals.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Nahum Gutman's Mosaic Fountain

The history of Tel Aviv told through a work of art.
Margaliot, Israel

Hunin Castle

Crusader ruin with views over South Lebanon.
Bet Shemesh, Israel

Beit Jimal

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

Hadrianic Aqueduct of Caesarea

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

Mount Tabor

This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.
Mitzpe Ramon, Israel

Khan Saharonim

One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.
Sha'ar HaGolan, Israel

Sha'ar HaGolan

This archaeological site was the center of the extinct Yarmukian culture which developed the first roads and pottery in Israel.
Beit Jann, Israel

Beit Jann

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.
Eilon, Israel

Monfort Fortress

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

Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem

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