One of Ireland's best-preserved chambered cairns can be found next to a wishing tree.

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

Fantastic stainless steel dragon gates complete with mesh wings.

This 18th-century fort surrounded by a moat was used to store gun powder and ammunition, and now sits in the middle of a large part in Dublin.

A mysterious plaque to the even more mysterious "Fr. Pat Noise," killed in "suspicious circumstances."

A particularly disconcerting tribute to Irish martyrs.

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

The mummified heart of a saint lives on in this church—after a brief hiatus when it was stolen.

A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

A guitar mounted on a wall in Temple Bar honors the Irish musician.

This statue celebrating everyday life in Dublin has a few unsavory nicknames.

Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.

These gigantic skeletons tower over visitors and provide insight into the creatures that once ruled over Ireland.

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

The world's spiciest ice cream comes from Glasgow.

A secret door leads to this cozy dive that sells only “milk.”

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

A scenic fort on the harbor protected Philadelphia from an attack that never came.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

A wrecked ship dating back to the American Revolution was only recently discovered off the Delaware coast.

This splendid Versailles-inspired mansion has the largest French-style formal gardens in North America.