One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

An enormous steel waterfall is a nod to the substance that shaped Britain's Steel City.

These ruins witnessed the final gathering of the failed Jacobite Rebellion.

The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

The ghost town where the villagers refuse to leave.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

Everything from a plane to your own two feet are needed to reach this jungle resort.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

Postal archives over 150 years old offer a window into Singapore's culture and tradition.

An underwater restaurant, surrounded by a coral reef.