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Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

Behind medieval walls in a corner of bustling Palermo is a breathtaking former mosque once inhabited by a wolf-taming hermit.

Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.

A network of underground water channels that dates back to the Middle Ages.

Cave shrine on Monte Pellegrino.

Rumors and legends of secret Nazi activities surround this eerily remote island mansion.

A completely underwater art museum sends a stark message about humans' impact on the environment.

This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.

Over 4,700 miles of trees being planted to hold back the desert.

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.

This beach in Senegal marks the westernmost point on the African continent.

This "dead marsh" sits among the largest sand dunes in the world, a forest frozen in time.

Road signs in Namibia mark the location of one of the five major circles of latitude.

Fine dining 20 feet below the surface in the Indian Ocean.

An underwater restaurant, surrounded by a coral reef.

This public work of art outside of Perth depicts a dog walker and several mischievous canine companions.

A unique museum that uses visual art and storytelling to reveal the hidden history of the Gullah Geechee and their African ancestors.

This former hunting grounds that once attracted U.S. presidents and other luminaries. Now it’s a privately owned research reserve dedicated to environmental sciences.

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

Heralded as one of the prettiest castles in all of Czechia.

Locals say the stone that marks the spot where the gallows once stood can lead you astray.

Dine on superb local staples in a converted historic church.