The home of Ireland's last leprechauns is officially protected by the European Union.

Just a few miles off the western coast of Ireland lies an isle steeped in Irish literary history.

The ruins of an 800-year-old monastery boasts the tallest round tower in Ireland.

Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a bridge said to grant wishes.

This controversial Irish show cave is home to a massive formation known as the Great Stalactite.

Once the longest bridge in Ireland, this rusting span sits abandoned and overrun by nature.

A spectacular hidden beach in Ireland has the dark, disturbing nickname of "Murder Hole Beach."

While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.

A corkscrew-shaped barn in Ireland.

An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

The world of the ancient Celtic civilization explained through a bewitching 11 acre garden.

A tiny microvalley etched into the side of Knocknarea Mountain hides another world.

This floating garden in the sky is straight out of a fairy tale, but the real thing is nothing short of magical.

Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

This film studio and amusement park is considered one of the greatest filming locations in China.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.