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

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

A two thousand year old brothel uncovered in Northern Greece.

A section of the long chain that blocked enemy ships from entering Constantinople.

Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

This hunter-gatherer architecture is believed to be the oldest religious complex known.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

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