Dulverton, England
Tarr Steps
This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.
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Dulverton, England
This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.
Italy
Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.
Leek, England
This haunting stone chasm is a hotbed of mossy rock and English legend.
Alnwick, England
The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”
Alnwick, England
This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
Winchester, England
A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."
Tintern, Wales
This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
One of America's most historic homes also holds a startling literary legacy.
New Hyde Park, New York
This outpost of America's most popular fast-food restaurant is housed inside a palatial mansion.
Holywell, Wales
The oldest continual pilgrimage site in Britain was supposedly created by a gruesome beheading.
Denbigh, Wales
The decaying ruins of Wales' first asylum for the mentally ill.
Cerne Abbas, England
Giant naked man on a hillside.
Toronto, Ontario
A book collector's dream, this Toronto bookstore has the world's first "Biblio-Mat," a random book vending machine.
Uozu-shi, Japan
Roots and stumps that lay inundated for two millennia are on display in Japan's city of three mysteries.
Abergele, Wales
One of the world's oldest trees comes with a Welsh legend intertwining it with a spirit prophesying death.
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Tintagel, England
Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.
Tintagel, England
A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
Dalmally, Scotland
Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.
Tal, Austria
Each year melting snow turns these Austrian hiking trails into scuba zones.
Chamoli, India
A lake with hundreds of ancient skeletons surrounding it. The surprise is what killed them.
New York, New York
Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.
New York, New York
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.