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45.9323, 16.8218
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43.2053, 27.9094
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33.4957, -86.7927
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Kolossi, Cyprus
Kolossi Castle
This 700-year-old Cyprus castle is the birthplace of the world's oldest wine, said to be toasted by Richard the Lionheart at his wedding.
34.6651, 32.9341
Akrotiri, Cyprus
Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas of the Cats
For nearly 2,000 years this church has been waging war on local snakes by importing cats.
34.5993, 32.9866
Chloraka, Cyprus
Shipwreck MV Demetrios II
This abandoned ship has remained in place since it ran aground in 1998.
34.7875, 32.3865
Paphos, Cyprus
The Mosaics of Paphos
The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.
34.7572, 32.4061
Lucerne, Switzerland
Dance of Death Bridge
This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.
47.0520, 8.3018
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lion of Lucerne
This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.
47.0585, 8.3109
Paris, France
Père Lachaise Cemetery
France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.
48.8594, 2.3910
Glasgow, Scotland
Scottish Opera Titanic Memorial
Memorial to the Titanic engineers that died working to hold back the sea.
55.8644, -4.2686
Rome, Italy
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.
41.8614, 12.4769
San Francisco, California
Golden Gate Park Bison
San Francisco's urban bison herd has persisted in the face of extinction, development, and disease.
37.7698, -122.4984
London, England
London's Rose-Ringed Parakeets
Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.
51.5073, -0.1657
London, England
Electric Avenue
"We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue, and then we'll take it higher..."
51.4622, -0.1141
Pompeii, Italy
Thermopolia of Pompeii
Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.
40.7507, 14.4841
Blackpool, England
Comedy Carpet
A typographic tribute to the many comedic greats who make Great Britain laugh.
53.8158, -3.0564
Zurich, Switzerland
Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich
See the rare bloom of the "Queen of the Night" cactus at one of the world's largest succulent collections.
47.3561, 8.5351
Bamburgh, England
Teak Ceiling at Bamburgh Castle
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
55.6090, -1.7099
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Holy Island Boat Sheds
These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.
55.6702, -1.7955
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Lindisfarne, the Holy Island
This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
55.6690, -1.8010
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Pilgrims Way to Holy Island
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
55.6778, -1.8750
Alnwick, England
Alnwick Castle
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.
55.4156, -1.7059
Alnwick, England
Alnwick Poison Garden
The sign at the garden gate reads: "These Plants Can Kill."
55.4114, -1.6998
Oban, Scotland
McCaig’s Tower
Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.
56.4157, -5.4692
Edinburgh, Scotland
Arthur's Seat
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
55.9441, -3.1618
Dalmally, Scotland
Kilchurn Castle
Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.
56.4037, -5.0274
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