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The abandoned husk of a mental institution that failed to save a Jazz Age icon still sits nearly unchanged.

Also known as "Leicester's Folly," this almost cathedral was left unfinished and in ruins.

This abandoned asylum in Wales might look haunted, but it's still beautiful.

These precariously placed ruins harken back to a 13th-century castle.

This Gothic castle was inspired by Erik the Red's Viking residence at Brattahlid in Greenland.

Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.

Crossing a suspension bridge above a forest is the only way to reach this 12th-century monastery.

The ruins of this medieval castle on a foggy hill tell the story of a once-mighty empire.

This mesmerizing medieval monastery-cave complex sits thousands of feet above ground overlooking a valley.

You can only access this hermitage by crawling under a ledge suspended above an overhang.

A two-hour hike in the Orfento Valley leads to the remote ruins.

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

Nepal’s last remaining population of wild water buffalo and many other rare species call this reserve home.

Amalfi's pre-industrial history is slowly being engulfed by the lush vegetation of the Ferriere Valley.

Faces carved into the cliffs create an otherworldly walking trail.

This remote sandstone cliff has one of the richest collections of Livonian petroglyph marks.

A beautifully well-preserved ancient Roman villa.

This seaside Italian village doesn't just look Escher-esque, it actually inspired the mind-bending artist.

The home where the first Premier of the People's Republic of China worked and lived.

An architectural gem nestled into a promontory overlooking a prehistoric landscape.

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.

A single column facing the sea is all that's left of one of the most important temples of Magna Graecia.

Hideout of thieves, monks, and goat-footed gods.

This seaside sanctuary was once one of the most important religious sites for women in ancient Greece.