An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.

Local legend says the remains of Father Christmas lie within the medieval grounds.

The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.

This permanent collection of preserved bodies taken from Irish bogs is one of the leading authorities on such morbid mummies.

One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children.

This Irish museum in a historic 19th century market pays tribute to the glory of butter.

A restaurant with an extensive Irish whiskey bar also has several first editions of famous works by Irish authors.

At this cozy bar tucked down a hidden Galway backroad, Guinness makes the Gaelic come out.

This pub built its reputation pouring post-shift pints for employees of the cemetery with which it shares a wall.

This Irish show cave is said to have been the site of a Viking massacre that claimed 1,000 lives.

An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands.

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.

The magic's in the hole!

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.

Low tide reveals 8,000-year-old rock carvings in Southern Alaska.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

This picturesque mansion has gone from opulent ruin to nature museum.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.