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This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

A monk spent 14 years carving steps through tuff to make this religious site more accessible to pilgrims.

This 2,000-year-old stone maze is one of the oldest in the country, but its purpose is still a mystery.

This runestone once destroyed by an explosion has been painstakingly reassembled to save its history.

Was this cave created by Hercules's wrath, the devil, or volcanic activity?

Looking like nothing more than a cartoon deserted island, this tiny sandbar is home only to a single umbrella.

This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.

This bed and breakfast is steeped in history and offers guests a unique way to experience nature—glass igloos on a frozen lake.

The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.

This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.

This institution honors Nepal’s most storied warriors.

This museum preserves over-the-top masterpieces that once qualified artisans for membership into a medieval guild.

Once a path for Jewish funeral processions, this unassuming alleyway is rich in local lore.

One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.

Nestled amid the trees lies an abandoned funicular railway that dates back to the 1920s.

Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare enter it.

Inside this Jewish cemetery is a memorial to soldiers who deserted the German army and were executed.

The hilltop town of Segni was once home to an ancient Roman colony and garrison.

A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).

This ancient castle has been abandoned since the Edwardian conquest of Wales.

Why settle for barbecue chips when you can get actual barbecue?

This medieval city gate is now a blend of the past and the modern world.

Knights Templar are visible inside this stunning Cistercian abbey.

Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.