This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.

This abandoned asylum in Wales might look haunted, but it's still beautiful.

This 170-year-old Swiss guesthouse built into the side of a mountain is best accessed by a cable car.

This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

Three bridges straddle a stream, one stacked upon the other.

This mountain fissure hides a secret path to a secluded mossy grotto within the rock itself.

Hikers can still stroll beneath the long conveyer of this abandoned mining facility hidden in a West Virginia river gorge.

A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

The smallest country in the world.

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

A centuries old castle atop a dormant volcano houses museums devoted to both women and witches.

From the sky, a kaleidoscope of color brightens the grey landscape of the San Francisco Bay.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

This German version of Universal Studios holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

The only pollutant in the clear blue water is sunscreen.

The location of the last witch trials of Italy, known as "The Salem of Europe."

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

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

This foolish Victorian sea fort was converted to a deluxe hotel.