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People of the Plum Bayou culture built these enormous mounds over 1,000 years ago.

One of the best-preserved Native American mounds remaining in the southern United States.

This ancient settlement contains some of the largest earthen mounds in North America.

These unique rock formations were created during the Ice Age.

A rural colonial settlement that contains the remains of a store and cooper.

A series of haunting wooden totems are hidden in the woods surrounding a German environmental center.

A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.

The name doubles as an appropriate adjective for this small ossuary.

The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

These blingy, baubled skeletons lie in glass boxes inside a baroque Bavarian church.

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

A beautiful gorge filled with streams and waterfalls.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

In this brilliant blue spring in Germany, legend has it that a sad mermaid learned to finally laugh.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

This mysterious artificial cave has long puzzled New Englanders.

This stone tower in a small town's graveyard looks as though it would be more at home in a fairy tale.

The ruins of one of the first railroads in the U.S. lie hidden within a neighborhood cul-de-sac.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

Made of bronze and wearing a blue gown, this lady sat in the same location in the Yantic Cemetery for more than 119 years.