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One of the largest wooden constructions in Europe was meant to be a casino, but soon became an orphanage.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

The legendary luxury train passage is commemorated with a charming museum inside its former eastern terminus.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

The symbolic center of Ireland, this summit also offers panoramic views of the countryside.

The ruins of an unfinished explosives factory can be found while taking a gentle stroll through a Manx glen.

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

A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.

An unusual monument to a 19th-century circus star.

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

This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.

The remains of the wrecked steam trawler can be found on the beach at low tide.

A beloved upside-down beacon off the coast of Northern Ireland.

The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.

This Italian-style temple replica has been threatening to fall off the Irish coast for hundreds of years.

This Irish museum in a historic 19th century market pays tribute to the glory of butter.

These imposing walls and towers look more like the ruins of a fortress than a monastery.