A grumpy old water goblin guarding an old mill on the Devil’s Stream in Prague.

The oldest garden in Prague, once part of an medieval orchard.

A historic and beautiful Art Nouveau chamber in a historic railway station.

A turn of the century building boasting some of the most beautiful art nouveau architecture in Prague.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

Have tea in a cemetery with a dazzling view of Istanbul.

Feast on the freshest of fish by the Bosphorus.

This family-owned canteen has been selling goat milk ice cream since 1933.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

It's believed that this small church was connected to the Hagia Sophia via a secret tunnel.

Homesick Syrian refugees head to this restaurant for a taste of Damascus.

Come for the whole sides of slow-roasted lamb, stay for the regional Kurdish specialties.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

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

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

A small man-controlled waterfall powers an Art Nouveau elevator and is accessed via narrow gauge, solar-powered tramway.

Ruins of a German Castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

When the river dries up, these stones start talking.