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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