This remote island village was in danger of depopulating completely until a tunnel was built to connect it to the rest of the world .

An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

The rusted hull of a WWII German destroyer pokes above the surface in a Norwegian fjord.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

This abandoned mining village was predicted to resist decay longer than any other modern human settlement.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Peru’s only toy museum houses everything from pre-Inca whistles to lead soldiers and terrifying dolls.

The outside of this exposed Moche pyramid is covered with striking colorful adobe friezes.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.