Galway, Ireland
Dun Aonghasa
An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.
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Galway, Ireland
An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.
Kerry, Ireland
An Irish town has built a statue to a silent film actor simply thanks to the holidays he once spent there.
Dublin, Ireland
This supermarket offers shoppers a window into the past alongside their groceries.
Dublin, Ireland
This neon landmark has been posing this deadpan question to follicly-challenged Dubliners for over 50 years.
Dublin, Ireland
A mysterious plaque to the even more mysterious "Fr. Pat Noise," killed in "suspicious circumstances."
Dublin, Ireland
This statue celebrating everyday life in Dublin has a few unsavory nicknames.
Dublin, Ireland
A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.
Dublin, Ireland
An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands.
Paris, France
This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.
Paris, France
The curious underground history of keeping Paris clean.
Paris, France
This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.
Paris, France
The ruins of a Duke's bucolic dream, where camels once roamed alongside "Dutch" windmills and faux-Italian vineyards.
London, England
A mysterious carving from 17th-century London seemingly depicts a young boy sitting on a bread basket.
London, England
The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.
London, England
These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.
London, England
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
London, England
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
Flåm, Norway
One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.
Bergen, Norway
Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.
Bergen, Norway
The former home of Norway's greatest romantic composer.
Bergen, Norway
The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.
Bergen, Norway
A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.
Bergen, Norway
St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.
Vancouver, British Columbia
What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.