The fading, forgotten remains of a once bright and booming factory.

This former lifeboat house now used by a funeral service was the site of a 19th-century boating tragedy.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

The development of this cliffside waterpark is representative of Mexico's history of co-op tourism developments.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

This tower is all that remains of a 19th-century schoolhouse that became a famous music venue before its destruction.

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The last remaining predreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

This former guildhall with a bacon-like exterior is now home to a museum covering 600 years of Antwerp's musical history.

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

Only open for two days a year, this church links ancient Greek and modern Christian celebrations.

The oldest church in Serbia was also the ecclesiastical seat of the region during the Middle Ages.

This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.

Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.

For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.

This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

A cabin completely covered in coffee mugs, where visitors are welcome to leave one of their own—if they can find an empty nail.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

Inside this former medieval prison is a collection of objects designed to inflict unbelievable pain and suffering on the human body and mind.

This Copper beech tree nestled on a nature reserve is host to a bevy of autographs from Irish literary icons.

This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.

This magnificent church allows travelers along one of Germany's busiest roadways a chance to rest and reflect.