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Shiraz, Iran

Eram Garden

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.
TrevorShawnElia Added by TrevorShawnElia
Shiraz, Iran

Tomb of Hafez

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.
mariellen Added by mariellen
Shiraz, Iran

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.
lewblank Added by lewblank
Shiraz, Iran

Shah Cheragh

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Kashan, Iran

Bazaar of Kashan

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.
robinrocket Added by robinrocket
Isfahan, Iran

Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.
atimian Added by atimian
Isfahan, Iran

Pigeon Towers of Iran

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Isfahan, Iran

Khaju Bridge

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Isfahan, Iran

Vank Cathedral

The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.
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Yazd, Iran

Yazd Atash Behram

The fire inside this temple has burned for more than 1,500 years.
Aksel Added by Aksel
Yazd, Iran

Dolat Abad Windcatcher

Long before air conditioning, Persian architects found an ingenious way to cool off.
mariellen Added by mariellen
Yazd, Iran

Zoroastrian Towers of Silence

Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.
rogerbcn Added by rogerbcn
Algiers, Algeria

Martyrs' Memorial

This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.
micahspangler Added by micahspangler
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Emirates National Auto Museum

The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.
atimian Added by atimian
Vaduz, Liechtenstein

The Prince of Liechtenstein's Vineyard and Wine Cellar

In one of the world's smallest countries, a royal's personal winery is open to the public.
jessjohnsonwriting Added by jessjohnsonwriting
Sevelen, Switzerland

Alte Rheinbrücke (Old Rhine Bridge)

The oldest surviving wooden bridge over Rhine lets travelers cross easily from Switzerland to Liechtensten.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Brussels, Belgium

Cinéma Nova

This non-profit theatre in the heart of Brussels is dedicated to hosting independent films.
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Brussels, Belgium

Manneken Pis

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
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Brussels, Belgium

The Atomium

Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Monrovia, Liberia

Liberian National Museum

A comprehensive museum dedicated to Africa's oldest modern republic.
micahspangler Added by micahspangler
Monrovia, Liberia

Abandoned Ducor Hotel

Empty since 1989, now falling into ruin.
KREH Added by KREH
Tubmanburg, Liberia

Bomi Blue Lake

An abandoned mine pit is now a beautiful, colorful attraction.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Sierra Leone

Tiwai Island

This river island in Sierra Leone is home to impressive biodiversity and the country's first community conservation program.
Added by Lakehurst
Kigali, Rwanda

Kuruhimbi Milk Bar

One of the capital's last independent milk bars remains a crucial community watering hole.
leahfeiger Added by leahfeiger