Aosta, Italy
Aosta Roman Theatre
An ancient theatre in the "little Rome of the Alps."
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Aosta, Italy
An ancient theatre in the "little Rome of the Alps."
Harrisons, Barbados
An abandoned lighthouse located on the cliffs of Barbados.
Defynnog, Wales
Estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, this yew may be Britain’s oldest.
Tokyo, Japan
The only natural gorge in metropolitan Tokyo, with lots of greenery and ancient burial chambers.
Wrocław, Poland
A mysterious concrete hand reaches out from between the stones of Uniwersytecki bridge.
Athens, Greece
This lesser-visited World Heritage site in Athens boasts an impressive ensemble of medieval gold mosaics.
Isles of Scilly, England
Around 30 ship figureheads are housed at this 11th-century abbey and gardens.
Sintra, Portugal
This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.
Wiltshire, England
This neolithic stone was once used for ceremonial practices similar to its neighbor Stonehenge.
Fala, Scotland
The ruins of a world-renowned medieval hospital.
Pozzuoli, Italy
Smack-dab in Campania’s volcanic fields, this scenic lake was once thought to be the gate of hell.
Torryburn, Scotland
The long-lost final resting place of an accused witch.
Oxford, England
A cornucopia of gargoyles adorns the oldest portion of Oxford’s Magdalen College.
Battle, England
This modern artwork, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, tells Battle's early history following the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest.
Hasle, Denmark
Local legend says a monk brought Christianity to Bornholm through his sermons in a cave inside this free-standing rock.
Wilmington, England
This church is home to a 1,600-year-old tree, but also a mysterious carved figure who may have been a pagan idol.
Ipswich, England
On the side of Christchurch Mansion is an enigmatic block of dark limestone that dates back to 14th-century Belgium.
Dezzo, Italy
This house certainly has a unique decor.
Villarrubia de Santiago, Spain
This cave in the heart of La Mancha is full of esoteric secrets.
Seborga, Italy
This small village claims to be independent from Italy because it was left out when the nation was unified.
Ogbunike, Nigeria
Legend has it these caves were created by a deity called Ogba, who is said to live inside the winding subterranean caverns.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Hastings, England
Tradition says that William the Conqueror dined on this stone after landing his Norman invasion fleet nearby.
Greens, New Hampshire
A long-forgotten Victorian swimming hole is still a fun spot for a dip.