This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

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

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

One of the largest squares in Europe contains an entire artificial island.

The oldest botanical garden in the world that technically isn't the oldest.

It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This decaying complex from the early 1900s was once the site of massive iron and fluorite mines.

This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

An open-air museum in a mountain valley features works designed to blend in with—and disintegrate back into—their natural surroundings.

This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.

Climb the dead electric pylons of Messina.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

The bones of some 7,000 soldiers killed in the historic Battle of Solferino are stored here.

The skulls and bones of thousands of soldiers line the walls of this small Italian chapel.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.