Grindavík, Iceland
Blue Lagoon
Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant
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Grindavík, Iceland
Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.
Trier, Germany
The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.
Nördlingen, Germany
A meteorite-bounded town in Bavaria.
Schonach im Schwarzwald, Germany
A Black Forest cuckoo clock theme park features one timepiece big enough to walk inside.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Wierschem, Germany
This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Erfurt, Germany
This historic stone bridge has an entire neighborhood clinging to its sides.
Lohmen, Germany
Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.
Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Murato, France
This remarkable checkered church on a Corsican hilltop is fabled to have been built by angels.
Sollacaro, France
This Corsican Neolithic site is full of pre-Roman megalithic structures that may or may not be penises.
Arles, France
This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.
Cheverny, France
The opulent home that inspired Tintin's Marlinspike Hall and the adventures within.
Albi, France
A medieval church with largest and oldest collection of Renaissance frescoes in France.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, France
Even France's favorite aquatic son Jacques Cousteau, couldn't get to the bottom of it.
Arles, France
A unique underground structure dating back to the 1st century BC.
Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.
Carnac, France
Hundreds of prehistoric stones, arranged in perfect lines in a French field.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."
Pont-en-Royans, France
These quaint French houses dangle precariously over a precipice.
Carcassonne, France
Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.
Chartres, France
The famous winding walk at Chartres is surrounded in mystery and myth.