Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.

Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.

Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.

This Gothic church houses ornate royal tombs and a magnificent gilded altarpiece.

A spectacular walk on the flank of a gorge.

A wonderful collection of fossilized dinosaurs and other creatures that roamed the landscape millions of years ago.

A historic Christian shrine nestled within a spectacular natural cave.

A magnificent place to see authentic paleolithic cave paintings that are an astounding 33,000 years old.

This enchanting green space houses a labyrinth lined with toxic plants.

The atmospheric ruins of a historic church can be found on a hill above the city of Oviedo.

It's believed these prehistoric individuals were the victims of cannibalism.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.

The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.