Ggantija, Ta’Hagrat and Skorba Megalithic Temples (Malta)
On the island of Gozo, you can see the 2 Ggantija (Ji gan tee a) Temples. These were built around...
Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Megalithic Temples in Malta
Two megalithic temples are near each other and the sea in the countryside of Malta. The Hagar Qim (Ha jar...
The Hypogeum and Tarxien Megalithic Temples (Malta) – UNESCO sites
One reason people visit Malta is to see the megalithic construction there, some of which predates the pyramids. Several sites...
Musée des Égouts de Paris – the Paris sewers
This great and unusual attraction was one of my favorites in Paris because it allows you to see things you...
Hagia Sofia (Istanbul, Turkey)
In Istanbul, you can see many beautiful Islamic sites (some of which were Christian churches back when it was Constantinople)....
Xi'an Terracotta Warriors (China)
Getting there When arriving in Xi’an at the train station or airport, most people head right out to see the...
Amazing Incan stonework
12 sided stone in Cuzco – the most sides of any known stone in the area. This is at Machu Picchu...
Jousting Glockenspiel (Germany)
This is Munich, Germany’s famous town square (in this case actually a long trapezoid). It is primarily known for the...
Cappadocia – underground Turkey – living and hiding underground
While the fairy chimneys above ground in Cappadocia delight, there is magic below ground too. The tufa volcanic stone in...
Ollantaytambo (Peru)
Ollantaytambo is a fortified Incan area with terraces for farming with irrigation. There are also still storehouses from that time...
