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A former fortified tower now houses a collection of classic communications equipment.

These moss-covered medieval ruins tower atop the smallest of Ireland's Aran Islands.

This colorful and fiery mural depicts the Irish folk story of the beloved hero Cuchulain.

Behemoth, cannon-like telescope operated by generations of Irish earls.

A steam trawler with a whiskey-soaked history driven ashore in 1960 resides rusty but still standing on the shoreline.

Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."

Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a bridge said to grant wishes.

A spectacular hidden beach in Ireland has the dark, disturbing nickname of "Murder Hole Beach."

Once the longest bridge in Ireland, this rusting span sits abandoned and overrun by nature.

A moody and picturesque riverside ruin overgrown with vegetation.

An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

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

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

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

An otherworldly alpine pasture in Slovenia with historical ties to WWII and architecture that recalls Middle Earth.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

This former railway facility is the oldest in Slovenia, and now houses a museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives.

This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.

The tallest waterfall in the Netherlands is a lovely, stepped feature that is only 50 feet tall.

A bizarre form of natural mummification was discovered in the church of this Frisian village.