Though they look like Hobbit houses, these semi-underground stone structures were built for winemaking.

Although called a funicular by both its owner and the locals this historic railroad is actually a rack and pinion system.

The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.

A model train wonderland hidden beneath Gare de l'Est station.

This former factory contains an amazing collection of around 400 mint-condition Nissan cars.

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.

A pink sandstone column once used in ancient times to measure one's belly after a night of debauchery.

The world's only surviving heavy cruiser has a haunting history.

This ex-prison dates back to the Middle Ages.

An old mining site that is slowly being reclaimed by nature.

This imposing castle has stood for nearly a thousand years.

The golden age of flight captured in a downtown airport.

The arch marks the beginning of the road for northbound travelers.

This Swiss cemetery is reserved for people who died in climbing accidents.

This castle was once an Italian horror cinema star.

The museum describes the story of how an Australian airline with a single biplane became one of the biggest in the world.

The world's northernmost botanic garden has 25 collections of plants from arctic and alpine regions.

This impressive chasm is one of the longest natural underground cavities in the world.

Decorated with a staggering 1,380 ladybugs, the installation has turned what was once a grim, forgotten nickel mine into a landmark and a statement.

Newfoundland's last remaining granite lighthouse.

Visit a remnant California's Gold Rush, which locals claim is haunted by spirits from the past.

A volcanic crater that visitors can look inside.