Roccascalegna, Italy
Castle of Roccascalegna
This precariously perched fortress was once ruled by a crow-worshipping baron.
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Roccascalegna, Italy
This precariously perched fortress was once ruled by a crow-worshipping baron.
Golan
Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.
Darmstadt, Germany
The last Tsar of Russia constructed this private church just so he could attend services when visiting his wife's hometown.
Portomarín, Spain
This stop on the Camino de Santiago stands high above the underwater ruins of a medieval town.
Cuernavaca, Mexico
The former headquarters of a leader in the Mexican Revolution, and the site of an often-reproduced image.
Windsor, England
All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.
Windsor, England
One of the oldest trees in Britain may have been witness to some of the country's formative moments.
Oxford, England
One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.
Oxford, England
This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.
Warwick, England
A great example of the inventive canal bridges that were deliberately split down the middle.
Rayleigh, England
This octagonal cottage is the smallest and the oldest council house in the United Kingdom.
Gävle, Sweden
A Viking man's tribute to his brother stands in Gävle's oldest church.
Siyazan, Azerbaijan
Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.
South San Francisco, California
A bronze tribute to a legendary Californian, the self-proclaimed "Emperor of the United States."
Katoomba, Australia
A small curiosity shop with items ranging from antique medical supplies to taxidermied animals.
Milanovac, Serbia
Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.
Tarabulus, Libya
This triumphal arch is the only fully standing structure that remains from Roman-era Oea.
Adrian, Michigan
This life-sized effigy commemorates the dedicated abolitionist and social reformer.
Oxford, England
The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.
Bač, Serbia
A well preserved medieval fortress in Vojvodina.
Lisbon, Portugal
Tucked away inside this concrete building is a church and its grand display of brutalist architecture.
Chad
Camels and crocodiles share the black waters of this stunning Saharan oasis.
Jaipur, India
The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.
Su'ao, Taiwan
This former factory turned private museum contains surreal and creepy artwork created by Robert Y.