Iceland
Hvítserkur
Rising from the sea like a stone monster.
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Iceland
Rising from the sea like a stone monster.
Iceland
The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.
Iceland
This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.
Iceland
Outlaws, hot springs, and tragedy have all left their mark on this ancient road in the Icelandic highlands.
Akureyri, Iceland
Iceland: home to volcanoes, waterfalls and, apparently, Santa?
Turkmenistan
A fiery crater has been burning in the Karakum Desert since 1971.
Namibia
The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.
Paola, Malta
This subterranean necropolis holds three floors of antler-dug grave caves.
Qrendi, Malta
This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.
Mdina, Malta
This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.
Mdina, Malta
The Jesus tree of Malta bears a striking resemblance to Christ on the cross.
Mosta, Malta
These lesser-known Maltese catacombs date back over 1,700 years.
St. Paul's Bay, Malta
The ruins of a megalithic monument sit right in the garden of a luxurious Maltese resort.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.
Cave City, Kentucky
Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.
St. Louis, Missouri
Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.
Glasgow, Scotland
"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."
Dunmore, Scotland
A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.
Birnam, Scotland
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
Dunning, Scotland
A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.
Fortingall, Scotland
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Comrie, Scotland
Built to hold the worst of the worst of the Nazi war prisoners.
Porangahau, New Zealand
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauo tamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
Slope Point, New Zealand
The most southerly spot on New Zealand's South Island is home to surreally shaped, permanently mangled trees.