A mysterious ancient cemetery with Roman sarcophagi and Lycian inscriptions.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

Ottoman-era houses lovingly preserved.

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

Naturally protected city carved from a rock face.

Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.

A deadly ancient portal to the underworld.

This hunter-gatherer architecture is believed to be the oldest religious complex known.

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.

These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

This pub has roots dating back to 1430.

King of the Saxons on top, Roman goddess of wisdom on the bottom.

Down a pint of ale where the Bishop of Ely's servants slept in 1546.

Order a salt beef-loaded beigel at any hour of the day or night at this East End institution.

These morbid carvings remind churchgoers of the inevitability of death.

Rich with fauna and flora, nature-lovers can walk across the sea at this UNESCO World Heritage spot.

The ruins of this Dutch castle sit atop a labyrinth of once-secret tunnels and passageways, dating back over 900 years.

Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.