Faroe Islands
The Nykur of Sørvágsvatn
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
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Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
Faroe Islands
The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.
Kirkjubøur, Faroe Islands
This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.
Faroe Islands
The narrow passages will challenge even the bravest driver.
Lítla Dímun, Faroe Islands
This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.
Puebla, Mexico
The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."
Puebla, Mexico
This palatial building has lived many lives as a convent, prison, cultural center, state archives, and government offices.
Puebla, Mexico
The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.
San Luis Tehuiloyocan, Mexico
This house covered in art created with volcanic rocks is shrouded in macabre lore.
San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.
San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.
Matawan, New Jersey
The creek where a shark wreaked terror upon New Jersey, and served as the inspiration for "Jaws."
Haroldswick, Scotland
Recreations of a Norse longhouse and boat on Shetland's northernmost inhabited island.
Melrose, Scotland
It's said that at this location, a Scottish poet met the Queen of the Fairies.
Lund, Sweden
The standard measure of Lagom, a measure of what is enough.
Lund, Sweden
These ancient rune stones plucked from the countryside now call this university park home.
Sharow, England
The pyramid-shaped grave of one of the first mountain astronomers and a pyramid theorist.
Boroughbridge, England
At 22 feet tall, these Bronze Age monoliths are some of the tallest standing stones in the United Kingdom.
London, England
The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.
New Orleans, Louisiana
In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.
Bath and North East Somerset, England
An Iron Age hillfort rooted in Arthurian legend was made famous by musician Peter Gabriel.
Bath, England
This overgrown Victorian chapel made of corrugated metal looks utterly out of place.
Bath, England
This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.
Bath, England
Created by one of England's most prolific labyrinth designers, inspired by Bath city history.