This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

The most peaceful "country" in the Middle East.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.

A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.

One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.

Ghost Town in the Demilitarized Zone of the Golan Heights.

Idol made by King Jeroboam for the Israelites.

Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.

This full-sized orange tree lives suspended in mid-air above the streets of Jaffa.

A family recipe is just one of several touches that make this Hebrew headstone special.

Hidden beneath a washing machine in a fake kibbutz, this secret bullet factory has been preserved as a museum.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.