This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.

An ornate aviary built during the Victorian trend of collecting exotic birds.

Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.

This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.

Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.

Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

This slice of 1960s Danish modernism does not conform to the Oxford college stereotypes.

Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.