An unusual manor of stunning beauty, born out of a crippling disease.

A moody and picturesque riverside ruin overgrown with vegetation.

This ancient Irish religious site is covered in ancient carvings, many of which have barely aged.

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

An eccentric garden of sculptures crafted in India decorate an Irish green space dedicated to Alan Turing.

The world of the ancient Celtic civilization explained through a bewitching 11 acre garden.

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

The people murdered during a 17th-century Norwegian witch hunt have been honored with a pair of stark, modern installations.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

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

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

A memorial to the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists in Vietnam.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

An ambiguous ambience emanates from this centuries old leprosy quarantine.

A quirky bookstore hidden beneath a sea of whitewashed Greek villas.

On a picturesque lake island, a massive, “broken” crucifixion has become a popular pilgrimage destination.

This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.

In a quiet residential neighborhood, one restaurant fights to preserve heirloom corn, one tortilla at a time.

This colonial mining complex is now home to magnificent themed gardens.

This often-overlooked ocean walkway was once considered an impossible fantasy.

In a busy Oaxaca market, a nearly century-old drinks stand still serves family recipes from giant clay pots.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.