Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

A stunning Victorian abbey and walled garden on a lakefront.

These imposing walls and towers look more like the ruins of a fortress than a monastery.

This ancient Irish tower could easily have stood in for Rapunzel's prison.

The ruins of an 800-year-old monastery boasts the tallest round tower in Ireland.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.