Ávila, Spain
Medieval Walls of Ávila
These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.
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Ávila, Spain
These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.
Madrid, Spain
A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Inverness, Scotland
This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.
Inverness, Scotland
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
Foyers, Scotland
A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales
Varanasi, India
A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.
Kolkata, India
The site of an atrocity that would be used to justify Britain’s conquest of India.
Hardo Rattan, India
On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.
Crosstown, England
This ancient church, rebuilt at least 3 times, is flanked at all sides by history.
Valencia, Spain
This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.
Valencia, Spain
This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.
Valencia, Spain
A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.
Valencia, Spain
Vibrant street art created with mixed media.
Valencia, Spain
Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.
Agra, India
Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."
Zennor, England
This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.
Botallack, Cornwall
These picturesque ruins crumble beautifully into the ocean.
Newlyn, England
A medieval quay that was the Mayflower's final port of call before sailing for America.
Launceston, England
A holy well supposedly infused with a saint's spirit flows within this quaint chapel.
Bodmin, England
This antique prison is a tourist attraction with a sordid past.