Martorell, Spain
Pont del Diable
A gravity-defying "devil's bridge" that has a surprising architectural feature for its stability.
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Martorell, Spain
A gravity-defying "devil's bridge" that has a surprising architectural feature for its stability.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Three bridges straddle a stream, one stacked upon the other.
Aberystwyth, Wales
A real-life Professor Snape once taught in this Welsh university building, which students of course nicknamed “Hogwarts.”
Şuşa, Azerbaijan
A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.
Fairbourne, Wales
A hidden tunnel leads to an abandoned slate quarry that's now a secret swimming spot guarded by cliffs.
Turanj, Croatia
This heart-shaped island looks substantially less lovely after a recent bulldozing project.
Brištane, Croatia
This picturesque medieval monastery guards a small trove of historic treasures.
Varese, Italy
A once-luxurious, now abandoned hotel in the Italian Alps.
Isola San Giulio, Italy
A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.
Georgia
Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.
Boawae, Indonesia
A real-life "hobbit" cave in Flores, Indonesia.
Ruteng, Indonesia
The unique design was created by the traditional way communal rice paddies were divided among the indigenous people.
Treviso, Italy
Centuries ago, red and white wine poured from the statue's breasts whenever a new Venetian ruler was elected.
Toronto, Ontario
A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.
Bucharest, Romania
A celebration of all things tacky, garish, and bizarrely creative in the Romanian capital.
Civrieux-d'Azergues, France
The fantastic architectural models of a French traveler.
Montpellier, France
100-windowed castle turned art gallery, built by one dedicated mason.
Sauve, France
This French "sea of rocks" is packed with stunning rock formations and its own medieval castle.
Risoul, France
Since ancient times these picturesque springs have been providing bathers with healing waters.
Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, Italy
The mountaintop inspiration for Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose."
Réotier, France
This otherworldly French waterfall looks like its waters have turned to stone.
Quriyat, Oman
This giant underground cave chamber can only be accessed through a small opening at the top.
Nakhl, Oman
An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.
Cusco, Peru
Did Inca children also slide down these smooth rocky slopes above Cusco?