This abandoned Soviet circus is slowly being restored to its Communist-era glory.

At less than four inches in height, this iconic fictional character is the smallest public statue in all of Moldova.

This small shrine is dedicated to the designer of the first Russian fighter jet and his brother, who became Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.

Rock-hewn monastery complex with hundreds of cave structures tucked away into the mountainside.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

The legendary luxury train passage is commemorated with a charming museum inside its former eastern terminus.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

One of the newest mosques in a city filled with thousands.

Charles Dickens described the concert room in this amazing Victorian hall as "the most perfect room in the world."

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

A hundred copies of Antony Gormley's naked body stare out across the water.

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.