These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

This German version of Universal Studios holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

King Ludwig I's collection of beautiful women.

This nondescript building was the birthplace of Morris cars.

Now nearly dry, this lake is said to be the ancient home of the Lady of the Lake, and was once thought to be bottomless.

The ruins of an 11th-century Norman castle with a rare, perfectly circular shape.

The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.