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Legends

El Salto de la Novia in Spain.

Salto de la Novia

Translating as "The Jump of the Girlfriend," this stunning waterfall has a tragic legend behind it.

Rudston Monolith.

Driffield, England

Rudston Monolith

Britain's tallest megalith towers over the cemetery of a quiet English village.

One of the dolphins featured on the Market House.

Tetbury, England

Tetbury Dolphins

It's a mystery as to why this inland village chose the dolphin as its symbol.

Passing children through the holes is said to cure their ailments.

Hampton Fields, England

Longstone of Minchinhampton

Local lore says passing infants through its holes could magically cure them of measles and rickets.

Istanbul, Turkey

Hagia Sophia Wishing Column

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

The Princess Theare

Melbourne, Australia

Princess Theatre

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

Ægir Brewery microbrewery.

Ægir Brewery

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

Dick Whittington’s Cat.

London, England

Dick Whittington’s Cat

A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.

Mérida, Mexico

Los Rincones de Mérida

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

Permanently Closed

Reproduction of the Taj Mahal, displayed in the museum's previous location in Cholula.

Museum of Miniatures

Hidden inside a hotel is a museum of miniature models depicting the traditions and history of Mexico.

The Columns Group.

San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Mexico

Column of Death

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

Drakolimni.

Ioannina, Greece

Drakolimni

Local lore says two enemy dragons live within these breathtaking mountain lakes.

Jagannath Temple.

Jagannath Temple

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

The dragon clinging to the side of the building.

Munich, Germany

Wurmeck

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Betty Kenny's Tree.

Alderwasley, England

Betty Kenny's Tree

This 2,000-year-old tree inspired the nursery rhyme "Rock-a-bye Baby."

The Nine Ladies.

Stanton Lees, England

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.

The Oak of Honor

London, England

One Tree Hill

A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.

Inokashira Park Benzaiten Shrine

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.