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Mounted knight in gold trim armour with war hammer

London, England

The Wallace Collection Armory

An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.

Benedict Arnold's London Residence

London, England

Benedict Arnold's London Residence

A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.

Mount Street Gardens

London, England

Mount Street Gardens

Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.

Huntsman & Sons

London, England

Huntsman & Sons

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

The museum.

London, England

Anaesthesia Heritage Centre

This knockout museum lies in a sleepy corner of London.

Space Invaders
Permanently Closed

San Diego, California

Space Invaders

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

The disco ball-bedecked upstairs is a perfect place to read.

Berlin, Germany

Schwarzes Café

Dine at a legendary after-hours joint frequented by David Bowie and Iggy Pop.

Harmby Waterfall

Harmby, England

Harmby Waterfall

A small waterfall tucked away in the forest of Harmby Gill.

Tennants Auction House

North Yorkshire, England

Tennants Auction House

This remarkable building has a lot to offer, even if you're not placing a bid.

"Halo."

Haslingden, England

'Halo'

At night, the enormous sculpture looks like a UFO hovering above the English hills.

Memorial to the Featherstone Massacre

Featherstone, England

Memorial to the Featherstone Massacre

A distinctive sculpture honors those killed and injured during a mineworkers strike in 1893.

Featherstone War Horse

Streethouse, England

Featherstone War Horse

This memorial is dedicated to the hundreds of soldiers from Featherstone who died fighting World War I.

Humble pot-au-feu is considered one of definitive staples of French cuisine.

Paris, France

Bouillon Chartier

For more than a century, Parisians have come for affordable dishes in a grand converted train station.

Beatles-Platz (Beatles Square)

Hamburg, Germany

Beatles-Platz (Beatles Square)

This red light district plaza memorializes the Fab Four and their historic connection to the area.

The Princess Theare

Melbourne, Australia

Princess Theatre

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

Mrs. Macquarie's Chair In Sydney Botanic Garden

Sydney, Australia

Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair

A 19th-century perch for spotting sailing ships now boasts one of the most iconic views in the Southern Hemisphere.

First floor window - 3 panes tall!

Kendal, England

Kendal’s Smallest Windows

Two minuscule windows are tucked inside this medieval building.

Birmingham Library

Birmingham, England

Library of Birmingham

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

The Rolls-Royce commemorative sculpture at the Midland Hotel

Manchester, England

Where Rolls Met Royce

Two of the most notable names in automobile history are commemorated at the place where they're said to have first met.

Royal Exchange Theatre

Manchester, England

The Great Hall within the Royal Exchange

Once called "the biggest room in the world," this Victorian-era hall is so large that it contains a smaller 1970s heptagonal theatre.

The House of Seven Chimneys.

Madrid, Spain

House of the Seven Chimneys

Known as the Casa de las Siete Chimeneas, this haunted 16th-century manor has a dark, mysterious past.

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

Madrid, Spain

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

 La Fuentecilla.

Madrid, Spain

La Fuentecilla

This historic fountain is a favorite neighborhood meeting point.

rear view

Madrid, Spain

Puerta de los Cuarteles de Daoiz y Velarde

This grand gate once marked the entrance to a military barracks.

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