The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

The show's fictional Korean medical camp was created in the Santa Monica hills.

Frank Lloyd Wright died a year before construction on his largest public project even began.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

Before serving as James Bond's Casino Royale, this Victorian-era spa catered to the world's elite.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

You can spend the night in Dr. Frank-N-Furter's castle.

Its appearance in "Game of Thrones" may spur on the long-awaited restoration of this medieval shipyard.

An impressive bridge over a ravine also served as an aqueduct.

A carved bench marks the Scottish cave that inspired the classic adventure novel "Treasure Island."

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

This film studio and amusement park is considered one of the greatest filming locations in China.

Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.

A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."