The floor of the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas is entirely covered in sand.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

The Incredible Hulk, Yoda, Mulder and Scully, and many many others watch over the mean streets of Toronto.

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

This "Palace of Purification" has made many film appearances as a dark and sinister headquarters.

A collection of more than 12,000 shoes, displayed in a building shaped like a shoebox.

This massive, ancient stone was disassembled and then put back together again.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.