Locals say the stone that marks the spot where the gallows once stood can lead you astray.

A plaque marks the spot where the saint was shoved off the Charles Bridge and into the river.

The world's greatest slide descends 18 stories from this looping mountaintop viewing platform.

An abandoned lighthouse awaits its destiny: being buried under shifting sand.

The northernmost point in Denmark is a turbulent sandbar created by two clashing seas.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Once the local rulers had gone these enchanting ruins housed common folk in an almost real life fairy tale.

A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.

This tiny Bulgarian town offers a stunning location in the mountains and a storied history.

This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

It's unclear what caused the fire that led to this opulent hotel's demise.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

This glass skywalk offers vertiginous views down the volcanic cliffs to the beach below.

Portugal’s highest lighthouse has one of the most impressive focal planes in the world.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

A Turkish ghost town abandoned in a population exchange with Greece.

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.