Wakefield, England
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin
A tiny chapel perched along a 14th-century bridge.
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Wakefield, England
A tiny chapel perched along a 14th-century bridge.
New York, New York
Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.
Southampton, England
This 700-year-old storehouse was a POW jail, aviation workshop, and Titanic memorial before becoming a brewpub.
Cusco, Peru
Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
Evanston, Illinois
The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.
Jamestown, New York
The first and only American institution dedicated to the enduring value of comedy in the United States.
Rome, Italy
A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Ribadesella, Spain
A magnificent place to see authentic paleolithic cave paintings that are an astounding 33,000 years old.
Souzay-Champigny, France
Ivy-covered Medieval tunnels cut through this charming town in France's Loire Valley.
Torre Annunziata, Italy
Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.
Palmanova, Italy
A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.
Coventry, England
This amazing 15th-century mural remained hidden in plain sight for centuries.
Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Matera, Italy
Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.
Encinitas, California
What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.
Warsaw, Poland
Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.
Lisse, Netherlands
A journey through 430 years of bulbiculture in the Netherlands.
Petersburg, Virginia
An innovative attempt to break a siege in the American Civil War still scars the earth today.
Washington, D.C.
The first memorial dedicated solely to the Black troops who fought for the Union.
Annapolis, Maryland
A Maryland museum dedicated to Black history, housed in a historic church.
Hartlepool, England
The oldest warship in Europe is still afloat.
Quito, Ecuador
This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.
Strasbourg, France
Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.
Dover, Delaware
In 1787, a group of delegates met at this very spot to drink, be merry, and ratify the Constitution of the United States.