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A journey through 430 years of bulbiculture in the Netherlands.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.

Meet the oldest inhabitants of this Italian hamlet, a series of oddly preserved mummies.

This dizzying span over the ancient Algerian city was once the highest suspension bridge in the world.

This partially reconstructed Aztec pyramid gives a glimpse of what its larger counterparts would have looked like.

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.

A single column facing the sea is all that's left of one of the most important temples of Magna Graecia.

London's marvelous wildfowl reserve along the Thames.

Climb a set of vertiginous stone steps to the top of this impressive ancient edifice.

This baroque palace displays an impressive collection of taxidermy, art, and rare objects from the days of courtly hunting.

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

A small Byzantine church lost in the middle of the mountains of southern Italy.

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

You won't find these curiously named passageways anywhere else in England.

An officers prison camp believed to be impregnable by the Germans saw over 30 successful escapes.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

Aliens and monsters lurk inside this museum dedicated to one man's lifelong adoration of all things sci-fi.

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

A father's love for his son has weathered the test of time in this whimsical garden of outsider art.

This uninhabited island in Maine is home to various works of art left by visitors over the years.