At 270 feet high, the tallest traditional lighthouse in the world stands like an enormous sentinel.
Île Vierge Lighthouse, France - © MathieuRivrin / Moment / Getty Images
Archaeologists say the structures not far from the end of this rail journey are mysterious and marvelous.
Machu Picchu, Peru - © BETO SANTILLAN / Shutterstock
Even from a bit of a distance this place is a marvel, but come closer to explore and you'll see…
Wat Arun, Thailand - © SAKDAWUT14 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Is this surreal scene a massive public art installation or a modern array to harvest rays?
Crescent Dunes Project, Nevada - © Amazing Aerial Premium / Shutterstock
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Etretat, Normandy, France - © MarcelloLand / iStock / Getty Images
A long drive across rugged roads is required to see this isolated spot within an already remote area.
Coconino County, Arizona - © Danita Delimont / Offset
Unadorned but powerfully strong in its simplicity, this 14th-century fortress is a stunning sight…
Castelvecchio, Italy - © Ariy / iStock / Getty Images Plus
There are taller lighthouses, and wider ones, and many that are more colorful, but it'd be hard to find…
Newport, Rhode Island - © Susan Candelario / age fotostock
It’s highly likely that every national park on Earth is going to be at least a little picturesque.
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile - © zhuxiaophotography / Shutterstock
When you see some of the pictures taken in this national park, you may do a few double takes.
Nairobi National Park, Kenya - © Masterfile
A ‘biotope’ is something like a habitat, but the emphasis is on an interconnected group of organisms.
Graubünden, Switzerland - © Abstract Aerial Art / Digital Vision / Getty Images
You could cross the footbridge and walk the 200-plus steps to the tiny church on the island, or…
Gaztelugatxe, Spain - © makasana photo / Adobe Stock
We're seeing just a small portion of a very large lake that was millions of years in the making.
Lake Malawi National Park, Malawi - © Ian Cumming / Design Pics / Offset
What phrase would best describe the five villages nestled on the shores of this alpine lake?
Grundlsee, Austria - © jenyateua / Adobe Stock
Chianti isn’t just the name of a fine Italian wine, it’s also the Tuscan region where the grapes are grown…
Barberino Val d'Elsa, Italy - © Guido Cozzi / Sime / eStock Photo
If you were going to design one of the world's most photogenic birds, you'd likely follow these lines.
Udon Thani Province, Thailand - © Ernest Manewal / Design Pics
Walking through woodlands and meadows to catch a glimpse of these short-lived beauties is great…
Dorset, England - © RooM The Agency / Adobe Stock
As an adult, this species of cat is a regal sight, superbly adapted to its terrain, and a powerful hunter.
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile - © Foto 4440 / Shutterstock
Beginning his career as an engraver, the painter of this scene was always interested in the details.
Painting by John William Casilear - © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Within a nature park of full of unique creatures and exotic flora, this island stands out with its…
Komodo National Park, Indonesia - © O'Neil Castro / Design Pics