The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

The longest hedge maze in the world.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.

The true jewel of Africa's west coast known as "Africa's Last Eden."

An otherworldly restaurant perched on the edge of a jagged cliff next to a medieval holy city.

The Voodoo Superstore of the world.

From neon green watering holes to bleached elephant foetuses, this Mozambique museum makes natural history weird.

Its most grisly object is a jar full of severed fingers allegedly cut off by prisoners to avoid work.

The Gunditjmara Aboriginal people of Australia began construction on this vast aquacultural complex 6,600 years ago.

A rehabilitation center for some of South America's most unique and endangered animals.

Erected in 1803, it is the first astronomical observatory that was built in the Americas.

The world's largest ecosystem of its kind is home to South America's only native species of bear.

A museum of memories in what was once one of the most violent cities in the world.

This breathtaking national park is one of the best places to see the weird and wonderful giant anteater in the wild.

This Brazilian astronomy museum allows guests to gaze at the stars through their telescopes each weekend.

A stunning Catholic cathedral built by a curve-loving communist in Brazil’s newly created capital.

One of the few places in the world where visitors can walk alongside fossilized tracks from 80 different dinosaur species.

A beautiful opera house in the heart of Amazonia has recently restarted performances after a 90-year hiatus.

This majestic building, where Brazil's coffee brokers once bought and sold beans, now houses a coffee museum.

An abandoned Santa park is as far as this proposed theme park kingdom got toward completion.

This neo-Gothic monastery offers a rare chance to witness the unique maned wolf right up close.

Shop the world's largest number of ice cream flavors, ranging from delightful to downright bizarre.

This "floating island" plateau sits 7,671 feet above the forest floor.