Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

This 14th century wine cellar is home to the oldest barrel-stored wine in the world.

The birthplace of the builder of the Statue of Liberty is now a museum dedicated to his work.

A copy of the Statue of Liberty greets visitors to the birthplace of Auguste Bartholdi.

Wander among free-roaming storks at the sanctuary that helped save them from local extinction.

An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.

The castle was reconstructed to fit Kaiser Wilhelm II's romanticized vision of the Middle Ages.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

This secluded Iceland farm holds the collected works of one rural sculptor's creations.

In Northeastern Iceland lies something of an oxymoron: a steaming desert.

These enlarged egg sculptures represent the native birds of eastern Iceland.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.