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The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.

Legends say this red sandstone monolith and the dozens of smaller boulders that surround it were once a coven of witches—before a Scottish wizard turned them all to stone.

This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.

According to legend, King Arthur killed a beast that dwelled beneath the waters of this Welsh lake.

Legend has it that this large rock maze in Sweden was created as punishment by the daughter of a wealthy captain.

This trio of stone spires claims to be the only preserved medieval execution site in Europe.

Buried beneath an unassuming Gotland farm was the largest collection of Viking silver, mostly of Islamic origin.

A Bronze Age stone ship said to be the grave of the mythical founder of Gotland.

Ancient stone graves shaped like ships provided a Viking-like burial to carry the dead to the afterlife.

Crooked windswept pines give this old forest an enchanted and magical look.

An otherworldly, fossil-rich cobble beach holds Viking graves, cairns, and other remains.

Archaeologists are still unraveling the secrets of the brutal massacre that wiped out this ancient fort.

These two springs are tied to several legends, one of which involves the travels of Saint Olof.

The world's only above water sand volcano, believed to once be the bathtub of a priest.

These Bronze Age rock carvings are among the oldest in the region.

These mysterious circular formations are actually remnants of 19th century gristmills.

According to legend, this boat-shaped henge is built over the grave of a mythic king.

It's forbidden to dig within this ancient Roman fort hidden beneath a playground.

This micronation's flag honors its favorite drink, Kaffegöken, or "cuckoo-coffee."

A geological wonder that helped fuel myths of trolls and giants.

These ancient rune stones plucked from the countryside now call this university park home.

Nordic giants resurrected from the sea and restored to their former greatness.

This quarry filled with 65 million-year-old limestone is now home to a nature reserve.

This ultra-modern wooden boardwalk turns the ocean into a swimming pool.