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One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children.

After it was swallowed by a Georgian mansion, this medieval castle remained forgotten for centuries.

This abandoned Victorian-style house was built in 1884.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

A lonely beacon, precariously perched atop a remote sliver of rock.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.

A nondescript Seattle restaurant inherited a piece of European history.

Leave a button on the jacket of this iconic Seattle clown.

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

This unassuming Victorian cemetery is the final resting place of author Lewis Carroll.

The hidden "ballroom" under a mansion lake was built by a criminal who ate a cyanide pill during his trial.

Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Don't blink or you'll miss it.

One of the largest, oldest, darkest, quietest motel rooms in the world.

In a 345-million-year-old cave that's 200 feet underground, dinner awaits.