A unique military outpost carved into a rocky outcrop in the English Channel.

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

This 1,700-pound edible sculpture is way better than your average chocolate mousse.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.

This historic island prison holds one of the dungeons from the Count of Monte Cristo even though it is a work of fiction.

Lumps of significant stone from around the world surround a flaming monument for peace.

The largest 19th century panorama in the world still in-situ.

The oldest cemetery of modern-day Athens blends the modern and ancient worlds.

This gem is often wrongly overshadowed by the larger, newer Metropolis church in Athens.

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.

This mystical orb covered in strange symbols is thought to have been used in ancient Greek magical rituals.

The only surviving choragic monument is a trophy awarded in 334 BC for the winning dramatic chorus.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.