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Though this large circular site is now named for the legendary king, its history dates back to the Neolithic era.

The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.

In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.

Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.

A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.

Associated with the famous wizard, it is said that when this oak tree falls, so will the town.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

This religious complex carved into a cliff is steeped in legends of miraculous stags and the Holy Grail.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

This French castle is said to have once held the Holy Grail but is now a gorgeous mountaintop ruin.

This ruined fortress was the stronghold for a persecuted medieval leader and his infamous Assassins.

Spring that emits water and fire at the same time is said to have remedial properties, and sparked its own religion.

Local lore holds that Butch Cassidy took an escape route through Red Canyon's sandstone hoodoos after an attempted murder.

The remote outlaw hideout of Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, and the Sundance Kid.

The notorious Wild West outlaw was raised in this unassuming abode.

With the Wild Bunch hunted almost to extinction and the law closing in on him, Butch Cassidy fled to this remote cabin in Argentina.

Former prison camp dedicated to the victims of political repression.

A symbol of the Workers' Party of North Korea.

A giant bronze monument to Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il is one of the most sacred sites in North Korea.

North Korea's massive "hotel of doom."

A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."

This 17th-century passageway is home to numerous bookshops, a witch legend, and the oldest pizzeria in the world.

Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.