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An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.

A magical, if a bit tacky, 1960s castle conjures up medieval fairytales and Greek mythology.

A statue honors the local legend that the devil helped build St. Mary's church after being tricked into thinking it was going to be a wine bar.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

The many—66 to be exact—faces of the German forest.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

No one knows who created the statues or if they are arranged properly—let alone the artwork's real name.

A miniature desert appears out of nowhere on the lush isle of Lemnos, like something out of a Greek myth.

The photographs of "fairies" that fooled much of the world (including the creator of Sherlock Homes) were taken at this English stream.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

This neon lit Georgian cave claims to hold the boulder Prometheus was chained to.

One of the most scenic falls in Massachusetts has a history of death and grim legend.

In ancient times, these fallen standing stones supported a massive house.

This town named for the ancient God of War is home to fewer than a thousand people, but it's the birthplace of the Greek Revolution.

These 18th century gardens tell a rocky story of the son of Odysseus.

"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.

A wooden dock art installation on Chiloé Island taps into the island's indigenous mythology.

An Icelandic island full of diving birds and legend.

This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

This Dutch statue is a monument to the fictional shrew who brought doom to the city of Stavoren.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

Take respite inside this jaw-dropping church while climbing the volcano where Georgia's Prometheus was once chained.