The scant remains of this flooded historic village can be explored in one of the most remote areas of the Great Smokies.

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

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

This charming, medieval walled village is Spain's first "book town."

One woman's decades-long obsession with the "La Fée Verte."

Once a giant gingerbread factory, this space now hosts exhibits and workshops on the historic treat.

This little gallery is devoted to one small town's passion for a very special cheese.

An architectural oddity of six stories, accessed by graceful ramps.

A lavish 16th-century mansion filled with spectacular staircases, fantastic frescoes, and gorgeous gardens.

A curious collection of mechanical moving figures.

These magnificent 240-year-old machines are considered distant ancestors of the computer.

An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.

Legends of adultery, love affairs, and charity swirl around this mysterious 17th-century Portuguese woman.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

The world's largest solar furnace uses 10,000 mirrors to concentrate the sun's rays to generate power.

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

Enchanting gardens surround a derelict mansion, all hidden in plain sight behind a stone wall.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

The rubbery beast is sculpted from recycled materials.

A modern zoetrope on the New York City subway.