Berlin's oldest surviving academic architecture hosted decades of animal dissections.

Perched on a spindly rock spire in a Greek archipelago, this lighthouse would make a perfect wizard's tower.

Hidden in the plaza next to a pizza shop is an amazing little oddities shop.

Also known as "Robin Hood's tree," this tree became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down in an act of vandalism.

This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.

A mysterious and terrifying public art goblin seemingly meant to inspire local legend.

A sprawling maze of used books piled from floor to ceiling.

In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

The shop's owner has spent decades in the desert wearing nothing but a strategically placed sock.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

A mountain of conch shells created by centuries of fishermen.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.

The block of aged dairy is probably still edible after 2,300 years in a peat bog.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

A solitary tree has grown up all alone on Lake Wānaka, backdropped by the beautiful Southern Alps.

This isolated structure beckons adventurers with sublime views of the Faroe Islands.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.