A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

The other side is actually green.

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

Relive a Polish uprising via an enormous, century-old cyclorama.

Modern art commemorates one of the first military actions of World War II.

Polish luminaries and masterful folk art find sanctuary in this unique cemetery.

These massive moving sand dunes have swallowed an entire village and are still on the run.

These mechanical goats first battled it out in the year 1551, all because of an overcooked deer.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

Museum dedicated to "the man who moved the Earth."

A huge wooden clock that is so beautiful its creator was forcibly blinded.

The site of the first battle of World War II.