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Sawley, England
Sawley Abbey
The last two abbots of this monastery were both executed by Henry VIII.
Dalgety Bay, Scotland
St. Bridget's Kirk
Wander around the extensive remains of this 12th-century medieval church.
Riverview, Ireland
Moor Abbey
The remains of a 13th-century Franciscan friary have survived multiple attempts at destruction, most recently in 1921.
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15 Places to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage
From taquerias to libraries, a few locations to kick off the month-long festivities.
Kerma Albeled, Sudan
Western Deffufa of Kerma
The best-preserved example of a unique structure in Nubian architecture.
Bunnik, Netherlands
Castellum Fectio
For years, the remains of this ancient Roman fortress were hidden under an orchard.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Ruins of St. John's Episcopal Church
Built in the 1850s, this church was of the first five churches constructed in Harper's Ferry.
Wadi Halfa, Sudan
Church Pillars of Sai Island
These pillars are one of the few remnants from the mysterious lost empire of Makuria.
Portugal
Ponte da Ajuda (Ajuda Bridge)
The ruins of a 16th-century bridge loom over Olivença's sovereignty.
Pompeii, Italy
Pompeii Thermopolium
Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Olderfleet Castle
From Vikings to nationwide rebellions, this castle has seen its fair share of warfare.
Marina di Ascea, Italy
Parco Archeologico di Velia
This ancient city was home to one of the greatest schools of Greek philosophy.
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San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico
House at Otowi Bridge
This old ruin once served as a post office, a train station, a restaurant, and a bridge to the Atomic Age.
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Noord, Aruba
Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
The remnants of an abandoned, 19th-century gold mill along Aruba's rugged northeastern coast.
Cova-Lima, Timor-Leste
Portuguese Fort Ruins
The remains of a former colonial fort on a stretch of beach that is occasionally visited by crocodiles.
Dunmore, Scotland
Dunmore Park House
A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.
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