Thousands of years of crashing waves gave this mushroom-shaped rock its svelte figure.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

The middle finger of modernity.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

The former home of the Nobel Prize-winning American writer is now home to dozens of six-toed cats.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

A self-explanatory attraction allows fans to respectfully remember and honor a comedy legend.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

On the walking path from Monterosso to Vernazza, a small shrine dedicated to feline friends.

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

Some say this medieval church is where the poet Dante married his wife and also met the love of his life.