The home of Ireland's last leprechauns is officially protected by the European Union.

An important pilgrimage site for pagans and early Christians, named for a Celtic goddess-turned-saint.

You can see three Irish counties from this Neolithic hillside fort, once the seat of the Kingdom of Ailech.

The Grand Lodge of Ireland is one of the oldest in the world, full of fantastical, elaborately themed rooms.

An outstanding and haunting glimpse of the horrors of the Great Famine of Ireland.

A spectacular hidden beach in Ireland has the dark, disturbing nickname of "Murder Hole Beach."

Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."

The ruins of an 800-year-old monastery boasts the tallest round tower in Ireland.

An 1814 castle that hosts an exhibit of "explorabilia".

The world's toughest modern Christian pilgrimage leads directly to the gates of Hell.

A nun spent 16 years painting the stunning Celtic mural that covers the interior of this WWI memorial.

While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.

A moody and picturesque riverside ruin overgrown with vegetation.

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

What's left of the ruins of the 1893 Columbian Exhibition, or World's Fair, also known as the White City.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

An obsolete, vanishing traffic device warns Cincinnati drivers away from middle-of-the-road obstructions.

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

The bespectacled, cocktail-sipping pachyderm is a strange but fitting liquor store mascot.