Sunderland, England
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
A museum and gardens with unusual plants and a history of progressive programming for the blind.
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Sunderland, England
A museum and gardens with unusual plants and a history of progressive programming for the blind.
Sunderland, England
This lonely bronze walrus celebrates a character in a Lewis Carroll poem.
Durham, England
Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.
Durham, England
Originally built in the 15th century, this well gave the surrounding area its name.
Malham, England
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
Skipton, England
Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Glasgow, Scotland
A serene public space nestled within the remains of Glasgow’s Victorian maternity hospital
Glasgow, Scotland
Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Noisy-le-Grand, France
This stunningly massive housing complex is a go-to filming location for dystopian sci-fi cinema.
Paris, France
This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.
Paris, France
This 400-year-old tree is actually an immigrant from North America.
Paris, France
This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.
Paris, France
The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.
Paris, France
Montmartre's sole surviving windmill became an iconic landmark for 19th-century painters, artists, and bohemians.
Hamburg, Germany
Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.
Hamburg, Germany
This red light district plaza memorializes the Fab Four and their historic connection to the area.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
The iconic Manhattan corner that was once the site of the Beastie Boys' fake clothing store.
Celebration, Florida
Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.
Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Alnwick, England
This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.