Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Krokodil im Kanal
Local legend of a lurking canal crocodile takes on a life of its own with this sculpture.
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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Local legend of a lurking canal crocodile takes on a life of its own with this sculpture.
Brussels, Belgium
Known as "The Spewer," this bizarre fountain has an even stranger urban legend behind it.
Kalsoy, Faroe Islands
This statue commemorates the tale of the fisherman who captured a Kópakonan by stealing her skin while she was transformed as a woman.
Madrid, Spain
Legend has it that the water from this fountain has miraculous healing properties.
Muncie, Indiana
Campus sculpture has earned a reputation for responding to the hopes and dreams of those passing by.
London, England
The (fictional) address of Sweeney Todd's bloody barbershop.
Mazatlán, Mexico
While walking down Mazatlan's historic boardwalk, visitors are surprised to find their ocean view interrupted by a gateway to hell.
Brognaturo, Italy
Castle ruins of the not-so-chaste baronessa whose lovers mysteriously disappeared.
Paimpont, France
Where the legendary wizard sleeps for eternity, according to Arthurian lore.
Buxton, England
A peaceful Elves-fairytale landscape hides an evil scar, a chasm so dark and daunting that for centuries it was believed to be the gateway to hell.
Sigulda, Latvia
A quiet grave marks the site of a centuries-old fairytale love story that turned out to be a real murder.
Arrizala, Spain
An ancient stone structure that, according to legend, was built by witches.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
A Colorado store that specializes in all things spiritual, metaphysical, and witchy.
Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Rome, Italy
An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.
Sonico, Italy
A family accused of witchcraft once called this medieval tower home.
Rome, Italy
Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
Sorrento, Italy
An Italian crevasse filled with abandoned buildings gives visitors a look at the world without humans.
Bomarzo, Italy
A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.
Kyiv, Ukraine
This hill is known for its connection to the occult in Slavic tradition.
Felsted, England
This 400-year-old house tells a tale of witchcraft and woodwork.
Great Leighs, England
Near this allegedly haunted pub, you can find strong spirits on the rocks.
Blythburgh, England
A legendary ghostly hound supposedly left dark marks on a place of worship.
Cervera, Spain
A signal indicates the entrance to this alley, rumored to be a meeting place for witches.