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Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

A serpentine highway twists and turns over the treacherous Norwegian Sea.

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

A tiny microvalley etched into the side of Knocknarea Mountain hides another world.

A spectacular cave and a beguiling lake.

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

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

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

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

An Italian crevasse filled with abandoned buildings gives visitors a look at the world without humans.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.