Caernarfon, Wales
Gelert's Grave
A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.
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Caernarfon, Wales
A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.
Newborough, Wales
Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.
Llandudno, Wales
One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.
Cardiff, Wales
Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.
Conwy, Wales
A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.
Trevor, Wales
The longest and tallest aqueduct in Britain can actually be sailed across.
Denbigh, Wales
Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.
Abergele, Wales
After years of slow decline, a derelict Gothic castle is now being restored to life.
Llandudno, Wales
The world's largest prehistoric copper mine had 30,000 animal bones scattered throughout the maze of passageways.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.
Cardiff, Wales
A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Llanberis, Wales
The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.
Bodnant Hall, Wales
A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.
London, England
The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.
London, England
The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.
London, England
The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.
London, England
These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.
London, England
This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.
London, England
This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.
London, England
The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.
London, England
The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.
London, England
A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.