Porangahau, New Zealand
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Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauo tamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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Porangahau, New Zealand
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauo tamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
Königswinter, Germany
A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.
Hamedan, Iran
The most sacred Jewish shrine in Iran and a fine example of restoration works gone wrong.
Seville, Spain
Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.
Barcelona, Spain
This cafe offers a curated collection of treats and tipples made by monks and nuns.
Formia, Italy
Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.
Mazirbe, Latvia
These abandoned vessels are destined to be reclaimed by the forest.
Ioannina, Greece
Local lore says two enemy dragons live within these breathtaking mountain lakes.
St. Louis, Missouri
This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Bremen, Germany
One of the oldest wine cellars in Germany is now a restaurant beneath Bremen's town hall.
Rocchetta Alta, Italy
This medieval settlement was abandoned after a series of landslides. What remained was largely destroyed during a mock battle for a WWII film reel.
Jääkäri, Finland
These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.
Stockholm, Sweden
An ancient tree that was once the favorite of a young Swedish royal.
Victoria, British Columbia
This castle was once considered as an option for the Royal Family's alternate residence, but you may know it better from the 'X-Men' movie.
Caprarola, Italy
Was this cave created by Hercules's wrath, the devil, or volcanic activity?
Hökåsen-Badelunda, Sweden
This 2,000-year-old stone maze is one of the oldest in the country, but its purpose is still a mystery.
Segovia, Spain
This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.
Modena, Italy
One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.
Carson, California
Gnomes have their very own bonsai-landscaped settlement on a university campus.
Deganwy, Wales
This ancient castle has been abandoned since the Edwardian conquest of Wales.
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
Milanovac, Serbia
Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.
Västerås SO, Sweden
This museum of Viking vessels allows visitors to take a replica out for a spin.