The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

This small museum nestled inside a souvenir shop is dedicated to Sweden's most well-known toy.

The Swedish flag over this small naval fort signals that the nation is at peace.

An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.

A former suicide bridge is now accumulating symbols of love instead of a body count.

It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.

The world's largest model of our planetary system.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

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

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

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

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

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

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.