Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

A giant rooftop ride with unbeatable views of Matsuyama city, the nearby mountain ranges, and the Inland Sea.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.

This little slice of the Netherlands in the Pacific Northwest blooms in a rainbow of color each spring.

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.

A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

This industrial area was the dumping ground for massive amounts of trash, some of which washes up as tiny bits of sea glass.

The watery grave of an impractical idea.

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.

The oldest cemetery of modern-day Athens blends the modern and ancient worlds.

Public water fountains built during the Ottoman Era still stand throughout this seaside town.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

A plaque marks the spot where the saint was shoved off the Charles Bridge and into the river.

This former guildhall with a bacon-like exterior is now home to a museum covering 600 years of Antwerp's musical history.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

A man throwing a giant severed hand towers over Antwerp’s main square.