An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.

The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.

Sitting atop a rock on Michamvi Pingwe beach, this restaurant becomes its own island at high tide.

Pyongyang’s Arch of Triumph is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world.

One of the largest public squares in the world, named after the former DPRK supreme leader.

A former palace transformed into a mausoleum for North Korea's supreme leaders.

This North Korean pegasus statue was built as a symbol of the speed and perseverance of North Korean workers.

A highly symbolic tower in honor of Supreme Leader Kim Il-sung's personal philosophy.

A symbol of the Workers' Party of North Korea.

A vast museum devoted to North Korea's victories against its imperialist enemies.

A giant bronze monument to Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il is one of the most sacred sites in North Korea.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

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

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.