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A lake island of richly decorated monasteries, where a fugitive ruler met his end

This 13th-century monastery chiseled into the side of a mountain is equipped with a bridge that can be lifted to protect against raids.

Murals of the wild parties once held on the frozen River Thames.

What might be the oldest living tree in London has survived fires, bombings, and estate agents.

The last remaining example of the boatmen's perches that once dotted the south bank of the Thames.

This award-winning men's bathroom was just too beautiful to not allow women to see.

These fossilized remains of an ancient saber-toothed cat inspired the mascot of Nashville's NHL team.

This park contains one of the largest concentrations of cedar glades, a unique and rare ecosystem.

The R&B singer's modest church guarantees a religious experience, regardless of your beliefs.

This homegrown adoption center offers a wonderland of feline companionship.