Places Edited by esj74

View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.

Down a pint of ale where the Bishop of Ely's servants slept in 1546.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

A discarded movie prop that was the original monolith for "2001: A Space Odyssey."

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.

This historic structure has been used as a mosque, a barracks, a prison, a school, and a bakery.

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.

The only surviving choragic monument is a trophy awarded in 334 BC for the winning dramatic chorus.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

The world's only managed flock of mute swans was established as a factory for monk meat but is now an adorable sanctuary.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.