The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

Decrepit Victorian public lift is a white-knuckle ride.

Regency-era excess on the English Coast.

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.

Windblown rock formations in an ancient Roman quarry.

A flooded Mexican cave that hides a river beneath the water.

This funky former tobacco factory is one of the most striking examples of Madrid's cultural diversity.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

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

Something's watching you.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.