Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

Wonderland replication in progress by one persistent man.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

To enter the lower hall of this temple, you must first walk through a dragon.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

Over a million items cram the shelves at Africa's largest shop of used and rare books.

The world's newest astronomical clock is also its most accurate.

Inside the Šomoška National Nature Reserve exists a unique rock formation rarely seen in the world.

An independent bookstore and press with a large collection of local and English-language literature.

The interior of this Serbian royal family's mausoleum is covered with exquisite mosaics.

Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.

The "Mother Temple of the Pacific Islands" stands at the center of 20 acres of lush, tropical prayer gardens.

This Russian religious complex is a Frankenstein's chapel that includes influence from almost all the major faiths.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

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

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.