Montreux, Switzerland
Mountain Studios
A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.
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Montreux, Switzerland
A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.
Hoy, Scotland
Legends surrounding this megalithic tomb range from giants to a dwarf named Trollid.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Inside this old train depot resides a multi-line model train covering western North Carolina.
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Once the longest swing bridge in Europe.
Rovereto, Italy
This war memorial holds the remains of around 20,000 World War I soldiers from both sides of the conflict.
Lerwick, Scotland
Legend has it that a Dutch fisherman lost control of his Shetland pony and tumbled from this cliff.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Spijkenisse, Netherlands
This unique sculpture proved invaluable when it saved a train from careening off the tracks.
Ostend, Belgium
Rediscovered in 1992, this abandoned medieval village once flourished by fishing and piracy.
Uravan, Colorado
Only a few signs remain of the buried Colorado mining town that supplied the uranium for the first atomic bomb.
Ashford in the Water, England
This unique creation was used to house and wash sheep prior to shearing.
Rome, Italy
Hidden within this iconic mountain are a set of World War II bunkers once used by German forces.
Stanley, England
The world’s oldest surviving single-arch railway bridge.
Khostinskiy, Russia
An abandoned mansion is now a haven for urban explorers.
Odense, Denmark
The last Viking king of Denmark is buried inside the crypt of this cathedral.
Everton, England
Set amid the remains of a secret WWII airfield, this barn was preserved as a memorial to Allied agents who parachuted into Europe.
Glasgow, Scotland
An angelic, yet demonic-looking figurine presides over one of Glasgow's most ancient streets.
Oakley, England
A sense of bewilderment encounters visitors when they happen upon this former railway bridge.
Denbigh, Wales
Also known as "Leicester's Folly," this almost cathedral was left unfinished and in ruins.
Elberta, Utah
This lonely gas station has stood at this location since 1917.
Prestonpans, Scotland
Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.
Pilane, Sweden
This Swedish sculpture park is a unique combination of ancient ruins and modern art.
Llangoed, Wales
A little-known castle set in a nature reserve.
Keyser, West Virginia
This former fire tower found new life as a communications hub complete with a scenic overlook.