Places Mapgirl Wants to Go

This Neolithic stone circle is the most complete of its kind in Scotland.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

When the plague struck York, this stone was used to leave supplies for the sick.

A modern mini-Stonehenge is hidden in a public reserve, not far from a former Viking stronghold.

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

The ruins of a 15th-century castle that has seen its fair share of bitter feuds.

From fortification to folly, this hilltop structure has undergone many changes in the last 800 years.

This Norman church survived the Reformation before suffering 300 years of neglect.

This Scottish tollhouse was a destination for clandestine marriages in the 18th and 19th centuries.

A pair of stone circles positioned on the bank of the River Esk.

The preserved left hand of a saint once known as "the Pearl of York."

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.