The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

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

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

A museum celebrating the self-taught artist-environment builder.

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

Despite being made of a seashell mortar, the crumbling remains of this historic Florida mill are still standing.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane.

A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

This chapel on a cliff is renowned for its healing powers and was founded on the site of a supposed divine intervention.

The bat-covered home of one of the world's most popular brands of rum is located on a tropical Art Deco campus.

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

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

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

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.