Lisbon, Portugal
Carmo Convent Ruins
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Flashy signs from Las Vegas’s past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."
Thoptewadi, India
This ancient fortress was once the setting for a strange battle won with the help of a lizard.
Al Haouz, Morocco
The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.
Cancún, Mexico
A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid Cancún's bustling hotel zone.
Cancún, Mexico
Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.
Berlin, Germany
An eerie, derelict amusement park in Berlin.
Barcelona, Spain
Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.
Bradwell-on-Sea, England
Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.
Estes Park, Colorado
Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."
Providence, Rhode Island
Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Follow the path behind this treat-slinging camper van to a sculpture garden in the forest.
Oxford, England
The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
Yokosuka, Japan
The last remaining pre-dreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.
Antwerp, Belgium
This former guildhall with a bacon-like exterior is now home to a museum covering 600 years of Antwerp's musical history.
San Francisco, California
The one-time watch house for incoming ships at the Golden Gate now stands abandoned and hidden in trees.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Ein Gedi, Israel
The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.
Elefsina, Greece
Only open for two days a year, this church links ancient Greek and modern Christian celebrations.
Postenje, Serbia
The oldest church in Serbia was also the ecclesiastical seat of the region during the Middle Ages.
Key West, Florida
Here’s how Robert the Doll earned his reputation as the most haunted doll in the world.
Jumièges, France
Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.
Tokyo, Japan
A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.