Ruins battered by centuries of war and disaster offer a wondrous glimpse of medieval Ireland.

This ancient Irish landscape boasts hundreds of legendary ruins.

The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.

The symbolic center of Ireland, this summit also offers panoramic views of the countryside.

“Ireland’s only inland lighthouse” is not actually a lighthouse at all.

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

Designed to commemorate the king's coronation.

A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

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

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

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.

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

This fantastical icy castle is built anew every winter.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

A beautiful Arctic museum and nature center preserves the culture of the Sámi people.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

The first and only troll museum in Norway has interactive exhibits, friendly staff and a small gift shop.