The oldest arboretum on the Dalmatian coast doubles as the gardens of Kings Landing in "Game of Thrones."

This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

Inside this mansion turned museum, the works of prominent Croatian artists are on full display.

A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.

The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?

A massive work of modern art that appears to be a crop circle in the middle of the desert.

There are ongoing efforts to preserve this village, the best known work of Egyptian architect Hasan Fathy.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

Ancient Egyptian relief, claimed to depict an electrical light.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

This historic cemetery was inaccessible for several years due to dozens of land mines.

This memorial park stands on the site of one of the largest mass executions of the Second World War.

On top of a resort town as old as the Bronze Age sits an incredible war memorial statue overlooking the beaches below.

This architecturally eclectic early-20th century mosque was built as a place of worship for the Islamic followers of a Jewish messiah.

Abstract monuments express sorrow and resilience at the site of a horrific massacre in Nazi-occupied Serbia.

When Croatia became independent of Yugoslavia, the splintering governments left behind these concrete tunnels.

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

This top-secret nuclear bunker hidden in a Bosnian mountain has been converted to a modern art exhibition space.

A bridge destroyed three times: once as a ruse, then in an actual attack, and finally for the movies.

This abandoned airplane hanger is said to have once been a top secret launch facility.

The sad remains of a monument to martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee—in the middle of Balkans.