The house where Charles Darwin's grandfather formed many of his influential ideas and inventions.

A historic industrial rail network that could include the oldest railway bridge in the world

A slice through the original, iconic, rail bridge across the Menai Straights.

A cheeky tribute to a comedy legend.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.

After years of slow decline, a derelict Gothic castle is now being restored to life.

Each year a new straw behemoth is born.

A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.

This seven-sided Romanesque chapel is regarded as the oldest building in Rovinj.

Island wonderland for communist autocrats.

A former church turned museum, complete with changing exhibitions.

A Roman mosaic depicting a classical myth was only rediscovered after bombing during World War II.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

This underground tunnel system built during World War I offers a fascinating glimpse into Pula's military history.

An excavation site that signified Hercules in Pula, and a glimpse into the city's Roman history.

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

As seen in the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ music video.

The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.

London’s first road overpass is so old that it was originally built for horse-drawn carriages.

Wooden sleds have replaced donkeys to cart goods around this utterly charming car-free village.

Known for the tunnel that leads visitors to the water.

Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.

Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, this is one of the world's largest and oldest mosques.