Schwangau, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
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Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Berlin, Germany
An eerie, derelict amusement park in Berlin.
Gablenz, Germany
This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.
Georgia
Take respite inside this jaw-dropping church while climbing the volcano where Georgia's Prometheus was once chained.
Katskhi, Georgia
Small church on top of a huge rock column.
Sark, Guernsey
The first island in the world designated a light-pollution-free astronomical observation point.
Lille, France
This triumphal arch celebrating the Sun King's conquest of Lille is a masterpiece of military architecture.
Réotier, France
This otherworldly French waterfall looks like its waters have turned to stone.
Nice, France
An Orthodox church built by the Royal Family for the Russian community exiled to the French Riviera.
Plougrescant, France
A small house sits between two huge rocks, with its back to the sea.
Les Trois-Moutiers, France
A 2017 crowdfunding campaign saved this historic castle from being destroyed.
Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, France
The 16th-century church was kept in its ruined state as a reminder of the casualties of World War I.
Arles, France
This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.
Le Puy, France
A chapel on a volcanic core, marking the end of a successful journey.
Montségur, France
This French castle is said to have once held the Holy Grail but is now a gorgeous mountaintop ruin.
Risoul, France
Since ancient times these picturesque springs have been providing bathers with healing waters.
Gémenos, France
A public park off the beaten path with a beautiful waterfall and 13th century Cistercian abbey.
Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau, France
Do these monsters look familiar? The gargoyles on this church are all from pop culture.
Souzay-Champigny, France
Ivy-covered Medieval tunnels cut through this charming town in France's Loire Valley.
Tonnerre, France
This natural French spring has been turned into a magical grotto by Roman and medieval constructions.
Cahors, France
A 14th century bridge built as a fortress, where the devil lurks on one of its towers.
Chamonix, France
An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
Paris, France
This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.