Ireland
The Dry Stone Walls of the Aran Islands
Mortarless walls that stretch for miles are a lovely solution for creating grazing land in the harsh terrain of the Aran Islands.
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Ireland
Mortarless walls that stretch for miles are a lovely solution for creating grazing land in the harsh terrain of the Aran Islands.
Galway, Ireland
While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.
Corofin, Ireland
A hugely vast Irish landscape of barren rock that stretches for miles.
Kerry, Ireland
This single room has survived the centuries with almost no deterioration.
Dublin, Ireland
Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."
Dublin, Ireland
The comedy and tragedy of Oscar Wilde is preserved in a Dublin park, captured in a sculpture of colorful stone.
Dublin, Ireland
A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.
Dublin, Ireland
The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.
Dublin, Ireland
The oldest public library in Ireland.
London, England
A sculpture outside London's oldest cathedral honors the Mohegan chief who died while petitioning the king.
Dublin, Ireland
A particularly disconcerting tribute to Irish martyrs.
London, England
A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.
Newport, Rhode Island
Mysterious stone tower featured in many alternative histories of the New World.
Flanders, New York
A former poultry store that looks like a giant duck and is one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island.
Luray, Virginia
An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.
Forks, Washington
Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.
Frederick, Maryland
A Civil War Museum with some notable medical antiques.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
A dramatic, 360-degree recreation of Pickett's Charge in the Civil War.
Corning, New York
Dedicated to the art and science of glass in equal measure, this space is as much laboratory as museum.
Niles, Illinois
Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.
Vicksburg, Mississippi
This iron and wood Civil War city-ship was the first vessel to be sunk by an electrically detonated torpedo.
Memphis, Tennessee
A Memphis park where you can walk the whole Mississippi River in one go.