A lakeside garden in the Southern Alps full of whimsical artwork and thousands of beautiful flowers.

An abandoned Roman salami factory has found new life as an art space home to 200 squatters.

The abandoned "Ghost Mansion" was left to decay in the mountains of Northern Italy.

A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary.

Haunting graffiti left by prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition.

France's highest manned weather station is the only one still inhabited by meteorologists.

An abandoned shopping gallery built during Fascist Italy tucked in the center of Palermo.

No one is quite sure of the origins of these idyllic natural hot springs at an abandoned mountain resort.

Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.

An archaeological treasure trove towers over the valley of Chiavenna.

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.

A beautiful chapel on the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese claims to house the tomb of King Edward II of England.

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.

This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.

A medieval fountain lined with 99 unique stone faces whose origins and meaning remain unknown.

Legions of Roman soldiers bathed in this ancient spa complex under a Budapest transit station.

The most southerly spot on New Zealand's South Island is home to surreally shaped, permanently mangled trees.

Remnants of the rich history of fish salting in this ancient Mediterranean port town.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

An abandoned socialist utopia built in the late 19th century.

This isolated structure beckons adventurers with sublime views of the Faroe Islands.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

Stumbling upon this whimsical wooded garden is like stepping into an enchanted forest full of philosophical musings.