The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

Folklore and history carved into Brittany's coast.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

An ancient ossuary in Rouen.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.