This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

The home where a lovestruck Fitzgerald wrote his first published novel, "This Side of Paradise."

One man spent 10 years building a spectacular section of road because no one else would.

A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.

Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.

A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

A modern artist's primitive stone faces and unique rock instrument join Iceland's terrain with its history.

These concrete domes were installed on an Icelandic bluff to honor a very specific musical tradion.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.

An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

Colin Stokes "got a bit carried away" and built a castle that looks like something out of Tolkien.

A quirky assortment of musical marvels from around the world.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

A famous songsmith's custom piano, dubbed "High Society," is hidden just out of sight in one of New York's finest hotels.

The longest hedge maze in the world.

Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.