A spiralling hourglass-shaped tower rises from the forests in Denmark.

A natural wonder in south Denmark.

Discovered in a peat bog, these horned helms come from a thousand years before the Viking Age.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

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

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

Legend has it the lovelorn tears of a princess and a shepherd boy formed the blue and green twin lakes in the Azores archipelago.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

The floating gallery illuminates the heart of Québec City's arts district.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

A museum dedicated to an incredible woman who founded a pioneering school for rural Black students.

In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.

A water pumping station disguised as a residential home to assuage concerned neighbors now tricks most passersby.

This woodland architectural installation acts as a camera obscura for the heavens.

Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.