County Donegal, Ireland
St. Patrick's Purgatory
The world's toughest modern Christian pilgrimage leads directly to the gates of Hell.
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County Donegal, Ireland
The world's toughest modern Christian pilgrimage leads directly to the gates of Hell.
Mayo, Ireland
When the tide is high, you can see the Atlantic pushing up through a deep, jagged hole in the rock.
Ballinrobe, Ireland
For fans of the stained glass art of Irish illustrator Harry Clarke, this church is the place to be.
Cork, Ireland
An oddly conical beacon perched atop beautiful Irish cliffs.
Churchtown, Ireland
One of the oldest lighthouses in the world, this structure was built more than 800 years ago.
Stromboli, Italy
A volcanic old faithful, Stromboli has been erupting continuously for the last 2000 years.
San Lawrenz, Malta
Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.
San Lawrenz, Malta
The fishing boats that moor in this small lagoon enter and leave through a tunnel to the sea.
Valletta, Malta
After 400 years of being closed to the public, this monastery's underground tunnels and secret garden are now a museum.
Valletta, Malta
This church is named for one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church.
Luras, Italy
At an estimated 3,800 years old, this olive tree is one of the oldest on earth.
Grindelwald, Switzerland
The second-highest train station in Europe.
Verzasca, Switzerland
This medieval footbridge in the Swiss Alps is known to attract cliff-jumping daredevils.
Brusio, Switzerland
This work of engineering is imbued with elegance and ingeniousness.
San Pellegrino Terme, Italy
This lavish 20th-century casino adorns labels for San Pellegrino water.
Lallio, Italy
The walls of this tiny Italian church are entirely covered with frescoes.
Romano di Lombardia, Italy
Hundreds of plague victims were buried beneath this small, rural church.
Trescore Balneario, Italy
Jesus turns into vines inside this chapel.
Colzate, Italy
Distressing images of the Last Judgement adorn the walls of this medieval sanctuary named for St. Patrick.
Ponte Nossa, Italy
This church, better known for its weeping portrait of the Virgin Mary, also houses the world's oldest existing piece of taxidermy.
Pianlivere, Italy
The highest waterfall in Italy is only "turned on" five times a year.
Bienno, Italy
A place to appreciate the sweat and ingenuity it used to take to make a pot.
Cerveno, Italy
A massive horizontal lever press comprising parts from the 17th century.
Lovere, Italy
Exchange a book at the entrance of this medieval Lovere alley.