This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

One of the most extreme deserts in the world, these snow-free valleys harbor life, despite the hostile environment.

Founded in the 4th-century, the town of Pernik plays host to the Surva Carnival⁠—a magnificent display of masked Kukeri dancers.

An ancient Thracian city where fire rituals were practiced on the largest cult altar in Southeast Europe.

This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.

Bizarrely shaped rock formations in northwest Bulgaria come with equally bizarre legends.

An architectural marvel that spans the Arda River, and has stories of a haunted past.

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

A small town Romanian cemetery filled with darkly humorous gravestones.

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

American soldiers discovered Europe's best one-liner at the end of World War II.

This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.

A mysterious structure left behind on the Polish mountainside, sometimes called "Hitler's Stonehenge".

This fairytale inspired, warped building houses restaurants, shops, and a radio station.

An underground city of salt.

This mini version of the famous Bohemian castle was lovingly built by a Czech immigrant and mineworker.

Nine limestone rock stacks on Australia's "Shipwreck Coast."

Alien rock formations grown from the sands of an Australian national park.

An opal mining town in the middle of Australia where people live, worship, and shop underground.

This gracefully curving formation looks like a massive wave that was suddenly turned to stone.

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.