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Eat your way through history.

Depending on how it is measured, this lighthouse can claim to be the tallest in Europe and the tallest conventional lighthouse in the world.

Since 1768, the pillar at Guildhall Market in Bath has been a hub of economic transactions.

An ancient relic in Edinburgh that is around 4,000 years old.

A real Hawker Hunter jet in the middle of Basingstoke.

A very uncommon water tank standing in the middle of the grapevines in Bordeaux nearly a century after its construction.

Kayak out to a floating restroom.

Dedicated in 1895, this is the world's first tribute to the hardworking newspaper delivery boy.

Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

Several colorful mosaic panels depict the life and creative genius of the Master of Suspense.

All the anchors found in this park were taken from the nearby river.

A monument honoring 81 residents of this Scottish town who were executed for witchcraft in the 16th century.

A small shop filled with history, mystery, folklore, and more.

The oldest bakkwa shop in Singapore is especially beloved during the Lunar New Year festivities.

Kuala Lumpur’s historic single-screen cinema, transformed into a labyrinthine bookstore.

The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

A rare example of a building constructed specifically for catching eels.

Instead of sermons, this church became home to millions of books.

The remains of a 70-year-old military aircraft crash landing still sit on this Scottish hillside.

An early masterpiece of Le Corbusier, a famed Modernist architect, hiding in plain sight.

One man's journey to return a stone to its point of origin after 200,000 years.

An unpaid bill, a stolen stone, and a famous fashion designer rest peacefully alongside a heroine of Highlands history.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.