York, England
Baile Hill
The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.
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York, England
The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Keswick, England
Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.
Cambridge, England
This tree was grafted from the actual tree that led Isaac Newton to ponder the theory of gravity.
Liverpool, England
The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.
Kerry, Ireland
Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.
Braga, Portugal
A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
An icon of the city, this chapel features an amazing dome ceiling and offers panoramic views.
Guimarães, Portugal
This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Seville, Spain
Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
Munich, Germany
Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Berlin, Germany
A tour of underground Berlin takes you through WWII air raid shelters and tunnels used to smuggle people out of East Germany.
Wattens, Austria
Swarovski's museum/theme park is a fake diamond fantasia overlooked by a giant.
Brda, Slovenia
The summer residence of a Spanish ambassador who brought viticulture to an impoverished region, sparking its transformation into one of the world's best wine regions.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.
Postojna, Slovenia
A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.
Bled, Slovenia
This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.
Predjama, Slovenia
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
San Gimignano, Italy
These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.