Iceland
Godafoss
This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
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Iceland
This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
Iceland
Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.
Grindavík, Iceland
Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant
London, England
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
London, England
An easily overlooked stretch of ornate window fronts and gaslight lamps that could be right from the pages of Dickens.
Barcelona, Spain
The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.
Barcelona, Spain
A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.
Barcelona, Spain
This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Valencia, Spain
This architectural oddity is an oasis of green on the outskirts of Valencia.
Valencia, Spain
This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.
Valencia, Spain
Vibrant street art created with mixed media.
Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.
Nice, France
An Orthodox church built by the Royal Family for the Russian community exiled to the French Riviera.
Nice, France
The construction of a tram line unveiled hidden remnants of the old medieval city.
Moscow, Russia
One of the world's tallest statues is also one of its most hated.
Sciacca, Italy
A madman's personal garden filled with 1,000 sculpted heads.
Palermo, Italy
A study of Fascist era Art Deco design in Italy.
Palermo, Italy
This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.
Palermo, Italy
Why a column on the entrance is inscribed with a verse from the Quran is one of Sicily's many mysteries.
Realmonte, Italy
"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.
Cefalù, Italy
A medieval wash house where people washed clothes in a river allegedly formed by the tears of a mourning nymph.