Wander among the abandoned ruins of this once-powerful medieval town.

The elegant manor house where Kaiser Wilhelm II lived in exile after World War I.

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.

A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.

The last occupied troglodyte dwellings in England weren't abandoned until the 1960s.

A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.

On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Thousand-year-old Viking runes adorn an ancient Greek lion at the entrance to the Venetian Arsenal.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.

Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."

The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.

You haven’t properly toured a winery until you’ve slept in an actual wine barrel.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.

This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

The last resting place of the famous Native American princess is marked by a haunting monument.

The original resting place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony's only daughter.

This lonely tomb is all that remains of a once-bustling ancient trade hub visited by Marco Polo.

Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.

In a quiet north Chicago neighborhood rests a stunning relic of the golden age of earthenware design.

This ruined 15th-century hermitage is steeped in myth and mystery.