The surviving pieces of an ancient aqueduct that may have fed into the lost Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.

A beautiful Arctic museum and nature center preserves the culture of the Sámi people.

This disused church, left to the elements of the Arctic Circle's forests is open for exploration.

These colorful French islands spent a stint bootlegging booze during American Prohibition.

Ruins battered by centuries of war and disaster offer a wondrous glimpse of medieval Ireland.

Some of the saint's blood and bones are said to reside in Dublin.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

A miniature rainforest is growing inside of a Midtown Manhattan office building.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.

The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.

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

Handsomely crafted representations of our round planet.

A seemingly endless landscape of pure salt stretches far across Bolivia.

This beautiful natural train tunnel is said to grant the wishes of visiting lovebirds.

Iron Age "bog person" preserved for over 2,300 years.

A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.

This mountaintop lake bubbles and steams in a perpetual boil, thanks to its direct link to the Earth's interior.