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.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

This fortified sand barrier dividing a contested territory is the longest minefield in the world.

The quaint gallery displays works by artists from all across Mauritania.

Thousands of colorful pirogues showcase ingenious craftsmanship at the largest fishermen port in Nouakchott.

A 19th-century architectural masterpiece with ties to Gustave Eiffel.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.

The world's largest church atop a political fault line.

Where thousands of slaves passed through the "Door of No Return."

Africa's Venice on stilts.

Dozens of snakes are housed and worshipped within the walls of this Vodun temple.

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

The unusually large seat sits atop the base of a ruined temple.

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

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

Housed in an old church, this hunting museum holds a collection of mythical bird-rabbit creatures.