One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.

This former prison now houses a lovely library devoted to Quebec's oft-maligned English-speaking history.

While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.

A strange egg in a mucky bog of western Ireland marks the spot of an aviation milestone.

This 30-foot pile of rocks may be the grave of a mythological Irish queen.

A tiny microvalley etched into the side of Knocknarea Mountain hides another world.

The Isle of Wight’s “Island Line” serviced by former London Underground trains from the 1930s.

The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

A contemporary art installation housed within a Gothic cathedral.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

A Spanish town built into the cliffs.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

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

Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.

You can see three Irish counties from this Neolithic hillside fort, once the seat of the Kingdom of Ailech.

Every year locals give the bear a fresh coat of paint to preserve its signature goofy grin.

This picturesque lighthouse at the edge of the Irish Sea looks like a giant stone pencil.

This Victorian-era public house has set the standard for pub-style elegance for over a hundred years.

A museum marks and documents the site of the Titanic's launch.