The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

The ruins of an ancient Roman tomb hidden in the basement of a trendy clothing store.

Scars of this building's past life as a violent prison still cover its walls.

A crushed gate and giant bronze head serve as a reminder of Greece's fight for freedom.

This striking sculpture of Icarus honors Greece's fallen flyers.

Where commuters walk through remnants of an ancient Greek necropolis.

An important example of architectural history slowly decays in the city center.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

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

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

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

This small monument marks the divide between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the southernmost tip of Africa.

“The oddest pub in South Africa,” inspired by a practical joke.

Sculpture park built by a 50-year-old widow.

A mesmerizing sculpture marks the site where the activist was arrested after evading capture for 17 months.

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.