A military museum, art park, mausoleum, and architectural oddity all on one fascist's estate.

This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.

A medieval castle was used for centuries as a hemp farm.

The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

This medieval mountain town is also known as the "Village of Streams."

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.

A dead saint, a deadly poison, and a mysterious holy ooze.

Three underground crypts and a pointed arch under the bell tower make this cathedral unique among Romanesque churches.

What looks like a link in Gondor's early warning system is actually a centuries-old Italian fortress.

This Italian ski resort rose to fame when Benito Mussolini was held prisoner there and then rescued by the SS.

A series of caves, tunnels, and wells filled with fascinating figures and symbols.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

A still functioning vaudeville carousel that has operated for over a century boasts a colorful menagerie and past.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

At this bayside marina, enormous wild tarpon jump out of the water to snatch fish from visitors’ hands.