Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

A surreal statue honoring Prague's favorite literary son.

The slender brass strip in Prague's Old Town Square was used to tell time from 1652 to 1918.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

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

These ruins by the Dead Sea is where John the Baptist met his untimely end.

The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.

A historic chapel filled with colorful murals and a colorful past.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.

An enchanting rocky island of scraggly baobabs surrounded by an ancient sea and sprawling salt pans.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

From atop a hill at the center of Cape Town, a cannon has been signalling the time since 1806.

An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.