This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

A hermit's tiny cell built into the cliffside that saved him in South Pembrokeshire.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.

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

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.