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This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

Translating as "The Jump of the Girlfriend," this stunning waterfall has a tragic legend behind it.

Located near Cairo's El Korba district, the abandoned mansion continues to inspire mystery and rumor throughout the city.

This ruin in a suburban park may be the place where Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was first performed.

A Neolithic passage tomb said to have sheltered two legendary Irish lovers.

This monument to the victims of a tragic explosion is said to turn and look at passing cars.

This crack in France's seaside cliffs once hid a sinister secret.

An elaborate memorial to a man local legend says died of a broken heart.

A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

Local lore says two enemy dragons live within these breathtaking mountain lakes.

This 2,000-year-old tree inspired the nursery rhyme "Rock-a-bye Baby."

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.

A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.

Local lore says passing infants through its holes could magically cure them of measles and rickets.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

A mysterious bridge over a sunken Roman road.

A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.