A sculpture of graceful storks sits atop this fountain in Independence Square.

An islet filled with wooden houses where the open sea meets a lagoon.

The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.

This strange pyramid is a unique feature of the Austrått Manor.

Lady LeWinDa Milkzalot showcases Lewis County's dairy farming heritage and boasts an impressive rotation of seasonal outfits.

This 7th-century monastery was sacked by Saladin.

This eight-mile stretch of road gets its name from a local legend about a lost soul searching for his head.

Chiseled out of a sandstone cliff, one farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins.

Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.

A melancholy guardian doubles as a judicious godmother to this small town cemetery.

This remote island, home to the easternmost point in Denmark, once hosted pirates and a military fortress.

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.

Where a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, and a recluse met one Saturday and changed their lives forever.

This underwater sculpture park is the basis for a manmade coral reef.

A retirement home for soldiers that can trace its history to the Elizabethan era and beyond.

A group of artists transformed this desolate city alleyway into an outdoor gallery of street art.

Abandoned Italianate architecture on the coast of Maine.

This museum in the tower of the oldest church in Gdańsk, is home to centuries-old time-keeping devices and the world's first pulsar clock.

Explore the frozen river and take a walk to a nearby island on some of the longest ice roads in Sweden.

Bathe in these natural hot springs located high in the Andes Mountains.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

Stroll among dozens of statues depicting pre-Columbian kings, gods, and supernatural beings.

What do we know about the real woman behind one of the Beatles' most famous songs?

It took more than 300 years to build this church, which is home to two sacred vessels believed to hold the blood of Christ.