This fertility idol of questionable authenticity inspired an iconic Indiana Jones artifact.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

You may recognize this beautiful grove within Kaitoke Regional Park as location of the house of Elrond.

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This rare surviving broch is one of Scotland's most impressive Bronze Age structures.

This floating garden in the sky is straight out of a fairy tale, but the real thing is nothing short of magical.

This French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to German atrocities during World War II.

This Quebec estate is home to the elaborate gardens of a self-taught horticulturist.

William Blake claimed to have painted this gothic masterpiece after encountering this nightmarish being in a vision.

Icelandic settlement in Manitoba established in 1875.

This Gothic castle was inspired by Erik the Red's Viking residence at Brattahlid in Greenland.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

This centuries-old hotel hides a network of secret cellars and passages once used by smugglers.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

This medieval mountain town is also known as the "Village of Streams."

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

A small canyon with petroglyphs and a seasonal waterfall, only a short hike from the remnants of old Route 66.