Akureyri is home to an oversized can of one of Iceland's favourite beers.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

A building so large that it has its own weather.

This abandoned NASA launch site is now a memorial to a trio of astronauts who were killed there.

Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.

Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.

An octet of classic chrome trailers speared into the ground act as a tribute to the silver bullets of the open road.

The world's largest private aircraft collection.

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.