York, England
The Snickelways of York
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
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York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Cleethorpes, England
This tiny business claims to be "the smallest pub on the planet."
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Lisbon, Portugal
An early Portuguese serial killer's head is alarmingly well preserved in a jar at the University of Lisbon.
London, England
This toxic spoil heap found a second life as a ski slope, popular film location, and wildlife haven.
London, England
This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.
London, England
This South London cemetery holds the remains of more than 15,000 people.
London, England
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
Paris, France
This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.
Hull, England
This mummified mermaid corpse is an aquatic curio that was eventually revealed to be a fake.
Mansfield, England
The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Kettlewell, England
Each year this small English village becomes overrun with outlandish straw men.
Paris, France
Inside a former cabaret, seven floors of erotic art.
Paris, France
Museum on French naval history, with magnificent figureheads, a historic diving suit, and a boat used by Napoleon.
Paris, France
This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.
Cleethorpes, England
The first privately owned air raid shelter in Britain, built after a horrifying night of Zeppelin bombings.
Tattershall, England
An engraved stone in a village church claims to be the grave of a minuscule folk legend.
London, England
The monster at the center of the Darwin Center Spirit Collection.
London, England
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
London, England
Repository for more than 22 million pickled specimens.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Whitby, England
The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Mitaka, Japan
A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.