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

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

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

This former Imperial summer home was the venue for a royal slap that once echoed 'round the world.

The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

An underground network of massive stone arches and their skylit vaults support ruins of portico structures above.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.