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Nessebar, Bulgaria

Hagia Sophia Church

This fifth-century church is one of the oldest Christian sites in the Balkans.
Michelle Cassidy Added by Michelle Cassidy
Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.
Added by filipemanuelneto
Portugal

Igreja de Vera Cruz de Marmelar

A chunk of the "true cross" is held in this small Portuguese church where modern day exorcisms are said to be common place.
Sintra, Portugal

Castelo dos Mouros (Castle of the Moors)

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.
AdamTKincaid Added by AdamTKincaid
Elvas, Portugal

Fort of Graça

This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Condeixa-a-Velha, Portugal

Conimbriga Ruins and Museum

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.
RicardoSJorge Added by RicardoSJorge
Alcobaça, Portugal

Tomb of Inês de Castro

The corpse bride of Portugal.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Houston, Texas

Soy Pinoy

Two James Beard Award-winning chefs are putting their own spin on Filipino favorites in a food market stall.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Paris, France

Debauve & Gallais

Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte were fans of this 200-year-old French chocolatier.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Aarhus, Denmark

Cirkuskroen (The Circus Pub)

This legendary dive bar boasts a collection of over 1,300 clown figurines.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Edinburgh, Scotland

Tolbooth Tavern

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Carp Lake, Michigan

Ziibimijwang Farm

“The Place Where Food Grows Near the River” implements ancestral Indigenous agricultural techniques.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
New York, New York

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.
Oliver Hong Added by Oliver Hong
New Orleans, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte's Old Absinthe House

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.
Mark Casey Added by Mark Casey
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Sazerac Bar

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Wat Tha Ka Rong

A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.
Added by dhall111
San Antonio, Texas

Buckhorn Saloon and Museum

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.
michelle Added by michelle
Edinburgh, Scotland

The Witchery

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
Added by Rachel Gould
São Miguel, Portugal

Violet Volcanic Tea

When Azorean green tea meets volcanic hot springs water, a luminous brew is born.
Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Carrollton, Texas

Russian Banya Family Spa and Café

Hidden within a spa in a Texas strip mall is a restaurant specializing in Eastern European foods.
Rohini Chaki Added by Rohini Chaki
Lisbon, Portugal

Pavilhão Chinês

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Diani Beach, Kenya

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Drink and dine in a coral cave that's at least 120,000 years old.
joshuacarlon Added by joshuacarlon
Dalat, Vietnam

100 Roofs Cafe

This Vietnamese bar doubles as a multistory labyrinth.
Added by jlkstoo
White Oaks, New Mexico

No Scum Allowed Saloon

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.
Added by syabek