This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

The former Nazi concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

Portugal’s highest lighthouse has one of the most impressive focal planes in the world.

A cluster of granite granaries perched on stilts.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

This fairy-tale, neo-Gothic church in the Azores is a world of magical realism.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.