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

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

Iceland's largest geothermal mud pool is a little bit haunted and a little bit dangerous.

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

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.

A winding, blood-red tunnel of hardened lava navigable by foot.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

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

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

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

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

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

Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

Cliffs full of fossils at the portal to England's Jurassic Coast.

A petite castle folly in the English countryside.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.