This 13th-century monastery chiseled into the side of a mountain is equipped with a bridge that can be lifted to protect against raids.

A spectacular cave and a beguiling lake.

These caves secretly held national treasures during World War II.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

Local lore says two enemy dragons live within these breathtaking mountain lakes.

Swarms of dainty flying insects swarm into the Petaloudes Valley to get busy.

Replicas of Apollo's leonine stone guard cats still line a sacred row in Greece.

This smily stone feline is meant to represent a mythical lion that almost destroyed the island of Kea.

This 11th-century Greek monastery has renowned mosaics and relics of a brutal past.

The oldest cemetery of modern-day Athens blends the modern and ancient worlds.