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

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

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

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

The other side is actually green.

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

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

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

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

The curios of pharmacist and collector Henry Wellcome.

Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.

Taxidermy of the racing horse with a huge heart, who inspired hope in the Depression.

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.

The 18th-century home was disassembled into 253 cases and brought all the way from the other side of the world.

A whimsical menagerie of creatures carved into a 300-year-old tree trunk.

A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.

The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.

A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.