A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

This tumultuous Icelandic lava field looks so alien European researchers want to use it as a stand-in for Mars.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

An abandoned cemetery lies in ruins as the surrounding forest swallows it whole.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."