Rostock, Germany
Zoological Collection of the University of Rostock
A taxidermied stork with an arrow through its neck proved that birds migrate.
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Rostock, Germany
A taxidermied stork with an arrow through its neck proved that birds migrate.
Finstown, Scotland
Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.
Stromness, Scotland
Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."
Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Stenness, Scotland
The discovery of this Neolithic settlement, which contained a Stone Age "cathedral," threw archaeologists for a loop.
Orkney, Scotland
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Sandwick, Scotland
Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.
Iceland
If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.
Iceland
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Billund, Denmark
The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
This Croatian island is for sale but no one is buying due to the dozens of accused Nazi sympathizers who were massacred there after WWII.
Gibraltar
Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.
Tangier, Morocco
This stucco building in North Africa was the first American-owned property on foreign soil.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Inside this mansion turned museum, the works of prominent Croatian artists are on full display.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Gargoyle head that brings good luck.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.
Škaljari, Montenegro
This World War I fortress is the perfect place to catch a Montenegrin sunset.
Raičevići, Montenegro
A beautiful mountaintop mausoleum devoted to a Montenegrin icon can't seem to make everyone happy.
Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.
Beelitz, Germany
Terrifying derelict military hospital once housed a recuperating Hitler.
Potsdam, Germany
Designed to resemble foreign architecture, this mosque-looking structure was used to pump water to a royal fountain.
Potsdam, Germany
The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.