A closer look

What looks like a charming pastoral village nestled in the harsh Caucasus Mountains is actually a dense, medieval network of open crypts. Russia's Dargavs, known locally as the 'City of the Dead', features distinct roofed tombs filled with wooden boat-shaped coffins and very visible skeletal remains. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful landscape perfect for those who like their sightseeing served with a heavy dose of mortality.