A majestic hotel for dreamers rises from the center of a fairytale wood.

A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

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

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

The devil-defying mark left by a saint as a boy is visible inside Lisbon's cathedral.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece until the Eiffel Tower was built.

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

The traveling wares of Denmark's most famous author.

This striking structure, with balconies jutting out like hedgehog spines, combine cutting-edge design with a playful approach to light and space.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.

A campy fiberglass statue welcomes visitors to this small town in central California.

Far out of its comfort zone, this sequoia was planted as a symbol of the connection between Visalia and its neighboring national park.

The same family lived in this Victorian house for nearly 100 years without altering the building.

The Zalud family experienced a number of tragedies in one decade, giving rise to rumors that the 19th century house is haunted.

The last remnant of a tree that helped prove to the world that sequoias are real—and they’re spectacular.

This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

These stained-glass windows are all that remains of a building that was the target of one of the biggest explosions in London after World War II.

The world's largest collection of ship figureheads includes figures from legends and history alike, from Sir Lancelot to Abraham Lincoln.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.