Llanthony, Wales
Llanthony Priory
The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
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Llanthony, Wales
The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Long before mobile phones or GPS were available, these sentry boxes provided help for motorists in need.
Aberdyfi, Wales
According to legend, this bell once belonged to a kingdom now lost beneath the waves.
Isle of Anglesey, Wales
The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
Cardiff, Wales
An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.
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.
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.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Three bridges straddle a stream, one stacked upon the other.
Aberystwyth, Wales
A real-life Professor Snape once taught in this Welsh university building, which students of course nicknamed “Hogwarts.”
Aberystwyth, Wales
A 19th-century funicular railway shuttles visitors up this surprising sea cliff to one of the world's largest camera obscuras.
Bucharest, Romania
This sculpture used famed boxer Joe Louis as the inspiration behind its body.
Bucharest, Romania
Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.
Bucharest, Romania
This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.
Brașov, Romania
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Brașov, Romania
A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.
Bucharest, Romania
This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
London, England
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
London, England
A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.
London, England
The cedar tree in Highgate Cemetery earned its title by accident.
London, England
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
London, England
Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.
London, England
This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.