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The ruins of an abandoned church loom within a picturesque Ukranian village.

This unusual rock looks like a giant, otherworldly mushroom sprouting atop a cave.

Balanced rock sculptures pay tribute to a murdered conservationist and his pioneer wife.

Known as the site of 'El Dorado,' this mysterious lake is rumored to hold gold beneath its waters.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

This fascinating and poignant museum chronicles every imaginable aspect of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.

Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.

A macabre anatomy museum tucked within an old Italian hospital.

Dine on food tied to Viking history and legend at this subterranean Stockholm spot.

A former hospital is now home to a pizza parlor and maybe a few ghosts.

The site of the earliest colonial settlement in the Bahamas started as a place of religious refuge.

These nearly 500-year-old scenes are largely faded by the ravages of time, yet still maintain their power to horrify.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

One of the world's largest collections of medieval religious art.

Legend has it this gnarled old tree was planted by Tsar Peter the Great during his visit to London.

The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.

This 19th-century church is now a popular roller rink.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

Legend says train robbers stashed their gold within the depths of this unusual cave.

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.

A 12,000-year-old bog boasting rare plants and fauna.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

A gap in the concrete has been transformed into a miniature playground for the mind.