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A highly-criticized monument in Budapest has become the site of a makeshift Holocaust memorial.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Designed as a reminder of one of the darkest moments in Austrian history.

Launched by Napoleon's soldiers more than 200 years ago, a cannonball remains embedded in the tower wall.

Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.

This cemetery overlooking the Benbulben rock formation is the final resting place of one of Ireland's most beloved poets.

In the quiet village of Fulmodeston, the ruins of a medieval church remain hidden among vines and foliage.

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

This overgrown Victorian chapel made of corrugated metal looks utterly out of place.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

This Victorian marvel of engineering and artistic prowess is nicknamed the "Cathedral of Steam."

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

The ruins of this Dutch castle sit atop a labyrinth of once-secret tunnels and passageways, dating back over 900 years.

Tijuana's legendary jai alai or "basque ball" palace is now a massive music venue.

Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.