The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.

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

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.

Three floors of musical instruments coming from all corners of the world and hundreds of years of musical history.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

This restored colonial house was once home to the botanist responsible for bringing avocados to the U.S.

Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

A collection of heirloom roses tucked in a spectacularly beautiful botanical garden on Lake Atitlan.

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