Oxford, England
The Sheldonian Theatre
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
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Oxford, England
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
Oxford, England
A cornucopia of gargoyles adorns the oldest portion of Oxford’s Magdalen College.
Oxford, England
The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.
Waddesdon, England
An ornate aviary built during the Victorian trend of collecting exotic birds.
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
Dublin, Ireland
A guitar mounted on a wall in Temple Bar honors the Irish musician.
Dublin, Ireland
A mysterious plaque to the even more mysterious "Fr. Pat Noise," killed in "suspicious circumstances."
Birmingham, England
The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.
Colchester, England
Two larger-than-life Sean Henry sculptures blend in with the people of Colchester's high street.
Colchester, England
Centuries later, the victims of Great Britain's greatest hysteria are finally being remembered.
Guildford, England
This sculpture combines the literary Alice with her real-life inspiration.
Sussex, England
The elegant structure of this 19th century railroad bridge creates an illusion of infinity.
Watford, England
Flying high, this unusual hornet statue celebrates the local soccer team formerly owned by Elton John.
Milton Keynes, England
A herd of half-sized cow sculptures has stood in this part for nearly 50 years.
Milton Keynes, England
Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.
Bletchley, England
Museum celebrating the history of computers, especially their role in codebreaking.
Tarragona, Spain
Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.
Tarragona, Spain
This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.
Tarragona, Spain
Touching the iron railings of Tarragona's balcony to the Mediterranean is said to bring good luck.
Tarragona, Spain
This work of art was conceived as a mosaic originally designed to decorate a car dealership.
Tarragona, Spain
Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.
Carcassonne, France
Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.
Salses-le-Château, France
This castle-fortress is a living example of the transition from medieval defenses to modern fortifications.
Collioure, France
Immortalized by artists, this church incorporates a medieval lighthouse into its shoreside structure.