This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

A little-known castle set in a nature reserve.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.

An ancient city hidden in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

This fantastical and eclectic English garden takes its inspiration from Egypt, China, the occult and more.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

The city-sized home palace of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers gives us a rare look into the lives of the epoch's rulers.

An abandoned Byzantine fortress and notorious prison.

This 16th-century monastery has been turned into a surrealist architecture compound.

The Cycladic architecture makes this Athens neighborhood feel like an island paradise hidden in the shadow of the Acropolis.

This small town in the Netherlands has no roads but instead, miles of canals and over 100 bridges.

A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.

Flowers have mysteriously appeared on her effigy every day for the last 150 years.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

The largest refracting telescope in Europe is housed on the grounds of a former French castle.

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.

Fortifications built for a Soviet invasion that never came now sit abandoned in a losing battle against nature.

This pirate-broadcasting-tower-turned-restaurant played a rebellious role in the history of Dutch television.