Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden's Monumental Urinal
This public toilet built in the famous Amsterdam School architectural style is a Dutch national monument.
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Leiden, Netherlands
This public toilet built in the famous Amsterdam School architectural style is a Dutch national monument.
Oxford, England
A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.
Oxford, England
The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.
Oxford, England
Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.
Oxford, England
The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.
Haverfordwest, Wales
A wildlife paradise, this island is one of the world’s most important habitats for burrow nesting seabirds.
Port Talbot, Wales
The world’s only museum dedicated to baked beans.
Caerleon, Wales
This Roman amphitheater is said to be King Arthur's legendary Round Table.
Bristol, England
England's steepest street has such a drastic incline that locals tie their parked cars to lampposts when it gets icy.
Bristol, England
The Bristol Camera Obscura housed in an ancient windmill.
Glastonbury, England
Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.
Glastonbury, England
In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.
Somerset, England
This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.
Somerset, England
The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.
Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Avebury, England
The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.
Swindon, England
This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.