After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

Its frescoes depict the likeness of Marshal Tito, Karl Marx, and Friedrich Engels burning in hell.

A futuristic, brutalist masterpiece that is also strangely prison-like.

Bronzes and busts that once stood in the city's main squares are now relegated to a small hidden courtyard.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

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

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

This modernist cinema has survived war and reconstruction to become a symbol of Lebanon’s revolutionary spirit.

The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

A golden plaque marks the site of the mysterious unsolved assassination of the former Swedish prime minister.

Now a hotel, this former bank was the site of a robbery that spawned a psychological phenomenon.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.