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Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

The world's northernmost ice hotel.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

This massive chalk hill carving is one of England's most beloved giant horse geoglyphs.

High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.

This Roman amphitheater is said to be King Arthur's legendary Round Table.

Wander around the extensive remains of this 12th-century medieval church.

This unassuming stone is possibly the oldest Scottish memorial to the 13th-century knight.

This bronze cat looks out over the Linlithgow Canal.

The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.

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

This hill nestled in the Scottish lowlands was a ritual site for over 4,000 years.

The sacristy of this church contains remains and relics of members of the Aragonese royal family.

The remains of the left arm of the levitating philosopher-saint are kept in a 13th-century Neapolitan basilica.

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.