Places Edited by drchrisstout

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

The second-largest Jewish temple in Bulgaria was deserted after World War II, seized by the communist government and then abandoned again.

Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.

A 19th-century fortress and collection of artifacts offer a tour of Saudi history.

This 14th century castle withstood years of battle but is now sliding off the hills into the Danube.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Within the Saudi Arabian desert lies a 2,000-year-old ghost town made of stone and mud.

The other side is actually green.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.

The remains of a enormous earthen figure of unknown origins cuts across a rural Wisconsin road.

The floor of the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas is entirely covered in sand.

A lovely hidden waterfall right off the highway is well worth a stop.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.