Plancherine, France
Tamié Abbey
At this monastery, monks make raw-milk cheese and use excess whey to create methane that powers their hot-water system.
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Plancherine, France
At this monastery, monks make raw-milk cheese and use excess whey to create methane that powers their hot-water system.
Somerset, England
The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.
East Dean, England
In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.
Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."
Bradwell-on-Sea, England
Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.
Denbigh, Wales
Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.
Gibraltar
There was a top secret plan during World War II to seal a group of soldiers inside the rock.
Yoshimi, Japan
This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.
Binsey, England
This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.
Cougar, Washington
The longest continuous lava tube in the continental U.S. offers 2.5 miles of dark explorations for the adventurous.
Antwerp, Belgium
According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.
Oxford, England
The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
Savoca, Italy
A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."
London, England
This beautiful deer park was built so King Charles I and his court could go hunting while escaping a deadly plague outbreak.
Malta, Austria
This medieval church in a small Austrian village is home to a 700-year-old Mickey Mouse lookalike.
New York, New York
This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.
London, England
These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
Paris, France
This frog-themed restaurant was frequented by Picasso, Saint-Exupéry, and more.
Ein Gedi, Israel
The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.
Kuršumlija, Serbia
The bizarre rocks of Đavolja Varoš are the result of natural erosion.
Breznica, Serbia
This outcropping was once home to a medieval monastery destroyed during the Ottoman conquest.
Derbyshire, England
This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
Zennor, England
This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.
Postenje, Serbia
The oldest church in Serbia was also the ecclesiastical seat of the region during the Middle Ages.