Budapest, Hungary
Exchange Palace (Tőzsdepalota)
A monumental palace that began as a stock exchange, became the headquarters of Hungarian Television, and spent years largely unused.
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Budapest, Hungary
A monumental palace that began as a stock exchange, became the headquarters of Hungarian Television, and spent years largely unused.
King's Lynn, England
A great example of the enduring medieval decorative construction technique known as flushwork.
King's Lynn, England
Statue, at his birthplace, of the man who surveyed the NW coast of the USA and Canada in the late 18th century
England
The only surviving theatre where William Shakespeare performed as an actor.
Bedford, England
These controversial statues are adorned with patterns of bricks and lace, linking them to Bedford's historical ties to both industries
Skopje, North Macedonia
A Brutalist architectural gem hidden among Skopje’s neoclassical buildings.
London, England
A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.
Budapest, Hungary
The remains of an ancient medieval monastery can be seen in the basement of a luxury hotel
Skopje, North Macedonia
A tragic legacy of the attempt to beautify Skopje and line the pockets of corrupt politicians
Dulverton, England
This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.
London, England
These ornate arches show how the course of the River Thames has changed.
London, England
Public access to clean drinking water was an instant hit among the masses.
London, England
Explore nearly 400 years of English middle-class home life.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
London, England
Winding paths and ramshackle mausoleums in the oldest "park cemetery" in London.
Lavenham, England
A soaring wool-money church towering over a preserved medieval village
Prague, Czechia
A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.
Walsingham, England
A ruined priory that was once a favorite pilgrimage site for English kings.
Athens, Greece
Rest stops along this pathway offer some of the best views of the Acropolis of Athens.
London, England
The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.
Warminster, England
The longest hedge maze in the world.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
Bamburgh, England
This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.
Skopje, North Macedonia
In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.