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This 16th-century monastery has been turned into a surrealist architecture compound.

This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.

A magnificent Neogothic tomb hides within this Italian fairytale-like forest.

Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.

In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.

This centuries-old canal known as the Cuckoo Dyke has a staircase of locks suitable for a giant.

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.

Stay in your own little bubble.

A salty red wasteland in Tanzania is a breeding spot for endangered flamingos.

This Arab fortress was once the largest citadel in Western Europe.

This striking royal residence is the largest Renaissance-style castle in Scandinavia.

A collection of decorative eggs to admire in the off-season.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

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

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

This eccentric folly house was designed by Romanian thinker Bogdan-Petriceicu Hasdeu, with a helping hand from his deceased daughter's spirit.

The writing studio of an American adventure author, built in the style of a medieval castle.

A German apartment building hosting as many trees as human occupants.

Crop circles inspired this whimsical garden in Germany.

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

At less than four inches in height, this iconic fictional character is the smallest public statue in all of Moldova.

After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.