Leppävirta, Finland
Orinoro Gorge
Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.
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Leppävirta, Finland
Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.
Helsinki, Finland
A collection of collections ranging from dentistry to minerals.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Athens, Greece
This small chapel holds the mummified heart of one of the heroes of the Greek Revolution.
Stromness, Scotland
Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."
Orkney, Scotland
Twice a year, this Orkney town hosts a rowdy game of medieval mob football.
Elgin, Scotland
A baffling beast so absurd a town councilman called it "intellectual vomit in technicolor."
Foyers, Scotland
A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales
Invergordon, Scotland
Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.
Bamburgh, England
This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Over a decade ago, painted penguins mysteriously appeared around Berwick-upon-Tweed for no apparent reason.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Decaying 18th-century church converted to a single-family home.
Chillingham, England
This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.
Angles-sur-l'Anglin, France
Exquisite examples prehistoric bas-relief carvings.
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France
A daring D-Day assault by U.S. Army Rangers is commemorated atop the high cliffs of this strategic point.
Grandfontaine, France
A sandstone block marks the alleged spot where the legendary writer was conceived.
Ottrott, France
An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.
Oppenau, Germany
This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.
Strasbourg, France
Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.
Kehl, Germany
First museum dedicated to the research and history of Epilepsy.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.
Donaueschingen, Germany
The great Danube river starts here.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
A series of haunting wooden totems are hidden in the woods surrounding a German environmental center.