This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.

The prehistoric home of an enormous ground sloth that once roamed Patagonia

Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.

In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.

One of the best views of the city is tucked away at the top of a water tower.

An American city stranded at the tip of a Canadian peninsula where strict adherence to the "49th parallel rule" became problematic.

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.

The ground on which Shakespeare’s initial playhouse once stood.

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

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Visit Europe's largest subterranean waterfall, carved by water from the glaciers of the towering peaks surrounding the valley.

The Vatican's secret porn-festooned bathroom was painted in erotic murals by one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

A towering spire in the fortress of Kalemegdan honors the victorious armies of Serbia during their struggles against the Ottoman Empire.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

This arch granting triumphal entrance into Antalya was designed to honor the emperor's visit.