Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Oersoep
A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.
Canterbury, England
One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.
Cliveden Estate, England
Luxurious hotel designed to stir the imagination of its many visitors.
Slough, England
This preserved puppy was an adorable beacon of charity.
Downe, England
The Origin of On the Origin of Species.
London, England
Art Deco and “Wrenaissance” mash-up, this recently restored royal residence has been home to kings and comes with secret monkey passages included.
Cambridge, England
A complicated contraption for telling time by the moon.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
Osmington, England
Want to properly offend a king? Sculpt a giant hill figure in chalk of him riding out of town.
Helensburgh, Australia
An abandoned railroad tunnel is now filled with bioluminescent bugs.
Wroxall, England
This shell of a historic manor house on the Isle of Wight is said to be the most haunted site on the island.
Tintern, Wales
This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.
Pontypool, Wales
Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Oxford, England
This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.
Oxford, England
The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.
London, England
This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.
London, England
Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.
London, England
An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.
London, England
An eccentric 18th century naval officer built a ship's quarterdeck on his roof, the inspiration for Mary Poppins's "Admiral Boom."
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.
London, England
A tribute to the intrepid explorer and his crew who perished in terrible conditions on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic.