An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

Oldest Protestant church in the Middle East, designed to resemble a synagogue.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

Located near Cairo's El Korba district, the abandoned mansion continues to inspire mystery and rumor throughout the city.

An ancient city exhumed from the depths of the ocean.

The world's tallest box hedge is found in a delightful garden.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

The only urban monument in the world designed by the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.

This fascinating and poignant museum chronicles every imaginable aspect of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.