Grangemouth, Scotland
The Kelpies
The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
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Grangemouth, Scotland
The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
Falkirk, Scotland
Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.
Dunmore, Scotland
A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.
Stelvio, Italy
One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.
Galway City, Ireland
Originally built to monitor fishing, this Victorian tower now educates visitors about the local salmon industry.
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
These engineering masterpieces are a dominant feature of the Belfast skyline.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A giant sculpture of the legendary "Salmon of Knowledge" celebrates the return of fish to Belfast's River Lagan.
Kamnik, Slovenia
This 14th-century monastery survived Turkish raids, Nazi occupation, and even a stint as a spot to store towels.
Ravenna, Italy
An incredible mosaic-lined monument said to have held the remains of an ancient Roman empress.
Ravenna, Italy
Psychoanalyst Carl Jung reported a paranormal experience after visiting this mosaic-lined Roman baptistry.
Ravenna, Italy
A medieval, mosaic-lined baptistry built by a heretical Christian sect.
Valencia, Spain
This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.
Kerry, Ireland
Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a bridge said to grant wishes.
Colmar, France
A charming little museum founded by the designer of the Statue of Liberty.
Salzburg, Austria
Terrifically morbid cemetary and site of famous Paracelsus' grave.
Salzburg, Austria
Ugly 18th-century dwarf statues living in a perfectly landscaped Austrian garden.
Predjama, Slovenia
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
Salzburg, Austria
Amidst medieval and baroque buildings, five human-sized gherkins stand tall.
Salzburg, Austria
This strange statue features a bust of the famous composer plopped atop a woman's body.
Slovenia
This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.
Bled, Slovenia
This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.
Barolo, Italy
A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.