The only known mosaic depicting the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos.

A surreal monument depicting a five-armed giant supporting a toppling cylinder seal.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

This unique museum is home to over 5,000 puppets of all types.

Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.

Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.

A bizarre statue of a Buddhist goddess made from 20,000 insects.

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.

An amazing collection of curiosities hidden in a small Welsh village.

Middle-earth in the middle of Switzerland.

The 18th-century inspiration behind Harry Potter's Sorting Hat.

This free museum is building a collection of books that are banned, censored or burnt around the world.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

The only natural cave bath in all of Europe.

A colorful and enigmatic cemetery in the middle of nowhere.

Established hundreds of years ago, Gandan remains the premier Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar.

An ancient temple in the middle of a residential neighborhood encapsulated by a beautiful tree.

An astounding 13th-century architectural and historical achievement

In 1857, the Mardi Gras parade tradition began at this intersection.

This legendary restaurant from 1912 continues to delight patrons with its soul-satisfying dishes.

One of the largest mud-brick structures in the world.

An extraordinary house museum and cabinet of curiosities in the heart of Florence.

One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.