One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

This strange sculpture depicts a giant nightmare hare crushing a man to death beneath its colossal bulk.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

The ruins of a castle sat decaying in this park for years before a massive renovation restored this area to its past beauty.

An ornate sculpture of an ox in repose marks the former entrance to Nuremberg's medieval meat market, which was destroyed during World War II.

The crumbling ruins of an abandoned 12th-century monastery.

The final resting place of one of Germany's most accomplished Renaissance men.

This Late Gothic building that once housed Erasmus is now known as the filming location of "Suspiria."

Though the case is scorched and the buttons half-melted, this hardy handheld gaming device can still run a game of Tetris.

A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.

An unusual double-stelae obelisk with ancient and mysterious origins.

Hundreds of intricately carved Armenian stone crosses can be found within this huge cemetery.

This small shrine is dedicated to the designer of the first Russian fighter jet and his brother, who became Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.

Armenia's premier center of astrophysical research was established during the Soviet era.

Giant stone letters dedicated to the founder of Armenia's alphabet.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

The luxurious circular mansion built for a Communist leader now lies abandoned.

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

This series of Armenian caves held the oldest brain, shoe, and winery in the world.

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

This abandoned fortress still stands guard over the Guadiana River despite a history of warfare.