This beautifully preserved Ottoman house is steeped in history.

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

A naturally beautiful, seemingly bottomless deep blue spring.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

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

A temple dedicated to the 13th-century Alevi Turkish dervish credited with bringing Islam to the Balkans.

A contemporary art installation housed within a Gothic cathedral.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This palatial, 99-doored Colonial mansion is a marvel of architectural fusion.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Vienna's diversity-themed traffic lights were inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest.

Op-art architecture designed for happiness.

Vienna's giant wonder wheel had a starring role in one of the greatest noir movies of all time.

Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

On a winding Vienna side street, one museum has turned their windows into a monument to history’s peace-minded heroes.

Resting in the middle of an Austrian river, this sci-fi "island" lets people cross in neon style.