A quirky "castle" formerly belonging to a famous British inventor.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

A turn-of-the-century prophecy comes true when a mischievous wooden Devil watches the neighboring church burn to the ground

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

A Parisian exterminator's shop whose storefront displays stuffed rats hanging from traps.

This bridge provides safe passage for squirrels.

Artworks by loners, prisoners and the criminally insane.

Featuring a meatless buffet fit for kings, this family-owned Zurich eatery is considered the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the West.

Once the site of a 12-century monastery, this tiny island is now home to only five permanent residents.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

This unusual rock formation looks like an apple that has been neatly sliced in half.