The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

The now-overgrown beach resort was once frequented by Yugoslav military elite.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.

Tucked among the sand dunes overlooking a Welsh beach, a real-life tribute to a fictional elf.

The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.

Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

The remains of centuries of copper mining appear like an alien landscape.

A wildlife paradise, this island is one of the world’s most important habitats for burrow nesting seabirds.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

A hermit's tiny cell built into the cliffside that saved him in South Pembrokeshire.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.

Village situated on a narrow volcanic escarpment.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.