Folklore says this medieval fortress was plopped atop a portal to hell to trap the demons below.

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

A special shop catering to the needs of things that go bump in the night, and also helps kids become writers.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

The oldest amusement park in the world has been providing a nice spot to have some fun since the 1500s.

This museum dedicated to divination also honors a local 10th-century prophetess.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

This lost city belongs to one of the earliest civilizations in the world.

Reputedly haunted sandstone necropolis with exquisite stone carvings.

Once an impressive link to Afghanistan’s Buddhist past, now a sad reminder of intolerance towards other cultures.

Rock carving created 1,300 years ago 75 feet off the ground.

Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.

Museum dedicated to the sacred leaf of the Andes.

A valley of unique erosion patterns lends to a view like nothing on Earth.

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

Hidden for more than a century, the grave of the Conquistador remains forgotten behind these church walls.

It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

This ancient structure was built by a mysterious civilization that was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

These haunting ruins of a 700-year-old Prehispanic city have witnessed centuries of wars and massacres.

Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.

This Cape Cod museum exhibits what it claims is the only authenticated pirate treasure in the world.