The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.

Nearly 2 billion seeds from 38,000 species are stored and processed at this visitable facility in a quiet corner of England.

The elegant structure of this 19th century railroad bridge creates an illusion of infinity.

The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.

These enlarged egg sculptures represent the native birds of eastern Iceland.

This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.