This remarkable museum sprung from one of the most important prehistoric archaeological sites in the world.

These "mermaids" that surround a plaza in Segovia are rather sphinx-like.

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

The magic's in the hole!

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

The mysterious round rocks of Schooner Gulch.

Eccentric sculptures made from repurposed materials peppers this former farm.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

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.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

Is this cat asleep or just pretending?

These sculptures were created by a 17th-century artist who had never seen an elephant.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.