The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

A treasure trove of astronomical, mathematical, and scientific instruments at Cambridge University.

Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.

The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.

Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

This monumental gateway marks the northern edge of Brighton and is a welcome sign to all visitors to the seaside city.

Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

The plaques around this 19th-century structure recall some rather strange tales.

This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

The longest hedge maze in the world.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.

Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

This clock is an architectural flourish that stands out as a landmark among a unique Israeli German community.

Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.

One of only three fountains created by the iconic architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

A 2,000-year-old wine press hidden in an overlooked park in Tel Aviv.

One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.