Wooden pathways run through this rocky landscape, which legend says was created when a dwarven king pulled down his own castle to stop raiding giants.

One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.

This eatery is emblematic of the connection between Jamaica and Nubia.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

An earthwork sculpture built by Robert Smithson in the Great Salt Lake only reemerges during drought.

Largest collection of mounted dinosaur specimens in the world.

This New York florist also sells traditional tofu pudding.

Around 9,000 ties call this museum home.

Named after a 6th-century saint, who was also a scholar.

One of the holiest places in the region, devotees come to Tirta Empul to bathe in the holy spring water.

During the 17th-century, orphaned infants were placed in this barrel to be cared for by the hospital.

A single oak tree rises out of the waters of Loch Lomond.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

A series of mosaics in Mexico City's Historic Center celebrate the Basque Country's "eighth province"—its diaspora.

After funding was cut for a memorial to the Danish author, the sculptor had his statue ceremonially lowered into the city harbor.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

The world's largest collection of Don Quixote-inspired art.

Once a major stop on the Hejaz Railway, this desert station (complete with steam locomotive) has been abandoned for decades.

An art installation composed of items left behind by beachgoers.

From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.

An attractive alpine lake at 8,400 feet that is accessible via a paved road.

A former elementary school houses one man's extensive collection of art, artifacts, and taxidermy.