A magical and peaceful ruined Cistercian abbey in what is now southern Belgium.

Lavish royal estate punctuated with heated greenhouses.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

The Origin of On the Origin of Species.

This lush area was the site of extensive enemy bombing during WWII.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

This foolish Victorian sea fort was converted to a deluxe hotel.

Museum about life, death, and cannibalism in the Stone Age.

This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

A community of artists and entrepreneurs seeks a simpler life on London's waterways.

A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

A monolithic monument in Greater London.

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

A million and a half tons of earth were used to create one of the world's largest land sculptures.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.