Despite the groans of archaeologists, this astounding groups of Bronze Age petroglyphs have been painted red for tourists.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Only electricity pylons carrying both AC and DC circuits.

The place to be if you love vintage Swedish cars.

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.

Finding the exact middle of a giant land mass is hard to determine, but this spot managed to do the trick.

From Coke II to Google Glass, this exhibit features some of the most spectacular commercial flops.

The very center of Paris is surrounded by a bevy of strange good luck rituals.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

Where Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared in 1926.