A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

These enlarged egg sculptures represent the native birds of eastern Iceland.

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge.

A former poultry store that looks like a giant duck and is one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island.

Headquarters of the world's fourth largest Hasidic sect and the first of many "770s" around the world.

The birthplace of American international flight service has been turned into a celebrity's microbrewery.

This sculpture forces visitors to confront their relationship with space.

Now housed in a museum, this giant pink elephant stood in downtown Seattle for more than 60 years.

This lesser-known Frank Gehry building houses a treasure trove of cinema history.

This outdoor gallery of sculptures along the East River was once a landfill.