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This medieval pilgrimage site was a key part of the early Christian missionary work in Scotland.

One of the world's smallest functioning lighthouse boasts an unexpected connection.

Visit the remains of a notorious Victorian-era correctional facility.

A homage to an elusive character resides in this public park.

A rare opportunity to see artists working on their craft in a unique setting.

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

An unusual entertainment complex full of up-cycled musical instruments.

A prison tower–like edifice honoring a beloved local benefactor.

World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."

The defensive tower was built centuries ago to warn locals of Berber pirate attacks.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

Rocks carved with biblical passages in the 1800s.

The lost American era of gunfighters, bandits, Indians and steam trains is recreated in Sweden.

The city that saw the birth of Sweden is now home to an impressive collection of work from its favorite artist.

Although rarely used, there is still a hidden room for the royal family at the Stockholm central station.

Visit the home of Sweden's beloved fictional character, Pippi Longstocking.

A catapult rock from Gotland’s 13th-century civil war is still lodged in Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval city wall.

This centuries-old rooster survived a devastating fire.

This serene wooded hilltop has a dark history as the climactic point of the Swedish witch trials.

The official meeting point for the oddly named governing assembly of ancient Sweden.

The world's first purpose-built indoor shopping mall opened in Sweden in 1955.

The palace for King Gustav III was never completed, but the foundation remains tucked away in this city park.

This patch of land is home to Sweden's largest burial mound, allegedly belonging to a mythical king.