The somber sculptures commemorating Irish Famine on the river Liffey in Dublin.

Dublin's "Dead Zoo" serves as a window to Victorian museum design.

A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

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

This unique eatery offers a taste of Estonia's "Onion Route."

The Guardian of Tallinn.

This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.

In Bermuda, this formal naval residence has become a go-to for cliff-jumpers and hikers.

An ornate tomb pays tribute to one of the most influential and cherished military leaders in Vietnam's history.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.

The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

This historic Chinese tower was said to have been haunted by fox spirits but is now haunted by a grisly murder.

This smaller cousin of the Forbidden City has gone from ancestral sacrifice to tourist's whispers.

Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.