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Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Hoia-Baciu Forest

Some call this eerie forest of crooked trees the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania."
Olivia Petra Coman Added by Olivia Petra Coman
Sinaia, Romania

Peleș Castle

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Added by tundeolah57
Turda, Romania

Salina Turda

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.
Added by oliviasorlescu
Caraș-Severin, Romania

Bigar Waterfall

Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.
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Salé, Morocco

Borj Adoumoue

The city walls of Salé lead to the ruins of this seaside "bastion of tears."
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Fez, Morocco

British Saloon

One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.
lukefater Added by lukefater
Rabat, Morocco

Kasbah of the Udayas

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Fez, Morocco

Borj Nord Arms Museum

This 16th-century Moroccan fortress-turned-armory museum offers prime views of the historic quarter in Fes.
Added by Rachel Gould
Fez, Morocco

Dar Batha

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Fez, Morocco

University of Al-Karaouine

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.
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Fez, Morocco

Merenid Tombs

Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.
dzamonja Added by dzamonja
Taza Province, Morocco

Friouato Caves

The true depths of these stunning Moroccan caves are unknown.
Added by mhh60
Tangier, Morocco

Caves of Hercules

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.
Added by bctermeulen
Tunis, Tunisia

Hotel du Lac

Some believe this abandoned Brutalist masterpiece inspired George Lucas's Sandcrawler.
Added by ecceb
Athens, Greece

Parilissia Iera

An often overlooked ancient site in downtown Athens with substantial history (and nature).
Added by Chapette
Athens, Greece

Pittaki Street

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.
leiris Added by leiris
Athens, Greece

Proteichisma on Erysichthonos Street

The ruins of this ancient fortification wall sit in the middle of a quiet, residential intersection.
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Penteli, Greece

Monastery Penteli

The heads and relics of 179 monks slaughtered by pirates are on display within this Ceonobic Monastery.
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Frini, Greece

Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni

After being destroyed by two separate fires, this monastery is now home to a small zoo and relics from dozens of saints.
gus619USA Added by gus619USA
Athens, Greece

Tzistarakis Mosque

Legend says it was constructed with the destroyed pillar of an ancient Greek Temple.
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Souda, Greece

Suda Bay War Cemetery

1,500 Commonwealth servicemen of World War II are buried or commemorated in this cemetery.
Daja Added by Daja
Athens, Greece

Valerian Wall at Niche Hotel

The ruins of an ancient fortification wall sit in front of and underneath this boutique hotel.
gus619USA Added by gus619USA
Athens, Greece

Holy Church of the Archangels

This small chapel holds the mummified heart of one of the heroes of the Greek Revolution.
myrsias Added by myrsias
Agrilos, Greece

Beauties & Hardships

This quaint farm in the Peloponnese countryside hides an astonishing cache of antique curiosities.
explorabilia Added by explorabilia