Ilkeston, England
The NatWest Hole
How did a literal hole in a wall become one of the top-rated tourist attractions in this English town?
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Ilkeston, England
How did a literal hole in a wall become one of the top-rated tourist attractions in this English town?
Wanlockhead, Scotland
Though it looks like a golf ball teed up for a hit, this hilltop station is actually used to monitor air traffic.
Chertsey, England
A statue of the heroine who stopped time to save her betrothed.
Rosehearty, Scotland
The south aisle of this church once served as a burial vault.
Scarborough, England
The sole surviving medieval street cross in Scarborough.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Long before mobile phones or GPS were available, these sentry boxes provided help for motorists in need.
Shere, England
In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.
Woking, England
This peaceful park saw the beginning of an extraterrestrial invasion in H.G. Wells's 'The War of the Worlds.'
Micheldever Station, England
Commemorating the first recorded car journey in the United Kingdom, a 56-mile trip that defied the speed limit the whole way.
Frensham, England
This cauldron was said to be hidden inside a church after it was borrowed from a local witch.
Brussels, Belgium
A bronze statue of the fictional character nicknamed "Mrs. Hat" from a beloved Belgian comedy.
Stockholm, Sweden
This Stockholm art museum integrates many of its pieces into the surrounding outdoor areas and natural landscape.
Tokyo, Japan
A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.
Duddo, England
There were once more than five stones in this ancient monument.
London, England
An agreement meant to honor the Duke of Buckingham led to this unusually-named passageway near Charing Cross.
Dunmore, Scotland
Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.
Ballasalla, Isle of Man
Centuries after this 12th-century abbey had fallen to ruin, it became known for the strawberries and cream served in its gardens.
Stockholm, Sweden
The signatures of esteemed colleagues of the physicists who stopped by to attend lectures.
Providence, Rhode Island
A work of art that pays homage to a Victorian timepiece in Providence.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This contemplative sculpture made out of old machine parts is meant to be the first in a series of sculptures around the world.
Southampton, England
Built as part of a "sludge fleet" that transported sewage, this historic steamship now mostly moves people.
Washington, England
According to local legends, a monstrous worm once wrapped itself around this hill by the River Wear.
St Anthony, England
On this headland lies a 19th-century lighthouse and historic gun battery.
Derby, England
A late 18th-century jail.