A closer look
Pinned to the sheer walls of a Spanish gorge, the Caminito del Rey was originally built for hydroelectric workers but became a deadly pilgrimage for thrill-seekers when it decayed into rust and missing concrete panels. After too many people predictably plunged to their deaths, the government finally closed it, slapped a safe wooden boardwalk directly over the terrifying ruins, and reopened it. Now you can get the exact same dizzying Instagram photos without the pesky risk of gravity-induced death.
