York, England
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
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York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Boroughbridge, England
At 22 feet tall, these Bronze Age monoliths are some of the tallest standing stones in the United Kingdom.
Harrogate, England
The last fully working Victorian Turkish bath in England.
Harrogate, England
Where Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared in 1926.
Tarragona, Spain
Touching the iron railings of Tarragona's balcony to the Mediterranean is said to bring good luck.
Tarragona, Spain
This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
An accidental trick of light casts the perfect shadow of a pilgrim of the Camino de Santiago against the cathedral wall.
Portugalete, Spain
Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.
Barcelona, Spain
Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.
Lugo, Spain
Remarkably intact Roman stone fortifications have encircled this Spanish city for centuries.
Valencia, Spain
Vibrant street art created with mixed media.
Córdoba, Spain
Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
Vallehermoso, Spain
On La Gomera, "Silbadors" communicate in a 4,000-word language of whistles.
Monistrol de Montserrat, Spain
Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.
A Coruña, Spain
The oldest Roman lighthouse still in use.
Valencia, Spain
Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.
Cuenca, Spain
Cliffside houses provide a spectacular view from their perch above the valley.
Seville, Spain
Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.
Tarragona, Spain
Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.
Figueres, Spain
Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.
Ribadeo, Spain
Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.
Ardales, Spain
Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.
Garraf, Spain
This whimsical winery by Antoni Gaudí looks ripped from the pages of a fairytale.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.