Golan
Nimrod Fortress
Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.
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Golan
Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.
Darmstadt, Germany
The last Tsar of Russia constructed this private church just so he could attend services when visiting his wife's hometown.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.
Ipswich, England
A surprisingly approachable statue of the man who dominated King Henry VIII's government.
Tokyo, Japan
Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.
Pier Ward, Seychelles
This vestige of Seychelles’s colonial past now resides in a busy intersection and didn’t chime for its first 96 years.
Kavala, Greece
This ancient structure appears Roman, but was constructed during the 16th century and was utilized until 1911.
Krakow, Poland
Down this Cracovian street resides a plaque with a stark message about the city's air pollution.
Suzhou, China
This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.
Dover, England
One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.
Fez, Morocco
One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.
Tokyo, Japan
This shrine dedicated to a legendary swordsman has become a pilgrimage site for the ill and infirmed.
London, England
This open-air mosaic gallery honoring an English artist took hundreds of volunteers more than seven years to create.
Milan, Italy
Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.
York, England
The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.
Boolboonda, Australia
The longest manmade tunnel in Queensland is now a beautiful trail, home to a special colony of bent-wing bats.
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Two standing giants remain as a tribute to Luxembourg's metallurgical past.
Padua, Italy
The people of Padua pledged to construct this church if the city was spared from destruction during World War I.
Chitradurga, India
This sprawling stronghold has been at the center of some of South India's bloodiest wars.
London, England
This may be the last of London's wooden pavements, which were once a common sight in the city.
Istanbul, Turkey
This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.
Tokyo, Japan
This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.
Beram, Croatia
Inside this small chapel tucked away in the forest is one of the most well-preserved Danse Macabre frescos.
Salzburg, Austria
These 12th-century catacombs carved into a mountainside were a place of mysticism and Christian hermitages.