The oldest arboretum on the Dalmatian coast doubles as the gardens of Kings Landing in "Game of Thrones."

Croatia's "hairy stone" fortress is one of the most well preserved Istrian castles.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

This picturesque medieval monastery guards a small trove of historic treasures.

This huge metal monument is slowly being stripped to its concrete skeleton.

Legend has it fairies gathered at the site of this medieval castle.

A wonderfully strange collection of 500+ stuffed frogs doing people things.

This stunning, out-of-the-way Croatian monument commemorates a community's uprising against occupying fascist forces.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

An ethereal glowing blue ocean cave in Croatia.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

A rare pod of derelict midcentury Futuro and Venturo houses lines a semi-abandoned beachfront resort outside Taipei.

These large stone piles are ancient burial sites.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Looking for the train station? Try the building shaped like a train.

Paul McCartney, Joy Division, and many others created era-defining music at this former recording studio.

This work of engineering is imbued with elegance and ingeniousness.

The first monument in Estonia that was made by an Estonian sculptor.

Once used to protect important Roman trade routes.

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

At this unique temple in Darjeeling, Hindu and Buddhist practices co-exist harmoniously.

These bamboo and rope bridges cross the Nam Khan River for six months every year.