The "original web site," this farm in Northern Vermont encourages orb-weaver spiders to build their daily webs, and then sells the preserved masterpieces.

A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

Thirty creepy ghosts now inhabit this decaying 14th-century church.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

Giant, pink stuffed rabbit on an Italian mountain.

A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.

A sarcastic monument threatens to curse any "idiot" who dares remove it.

The jewel of western Mexico's archaeological legacy is this tiered circular pyramid now covered in grass.

A metal menagerie fills the yard of this museum and gallery, the work of Montana artist Bill Ohrmann.

This church, buried halfway in lava rock, is all that remains of a Mexican village destroyed by a volcano.

A Buddhist temple covered in intricate designs and carvings made out of seashells and pieces of coral.

The Natural History Museum that time forgot.

A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

A salty red wasteland in Tanzania is a breeding spot for endangered flamingos.

This magnificent blue mosque in Afghanistan is surrounded by thousands of white doves.

A sinuous path among steep cliffs creates a stunning sight in southwestern Serbia.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

One man's goal to be surrounded by color resulted in this enchanting assortment of avian abodes.

This series of rope-style bridges brings visitors into a jungle layer that is usually reserved for birds and monkeys.

High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.