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Sometimes an island, sometimes a rocky outcropping connected to the world by a tiny suspension bridge.

A circle stone within a stone circle.

Legend says this ancient pagan site can cure all ailments.

The largest of only eight working transporter bridges left in the world.

An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.

The excellent acoustics of this natural amphitheater made it a popular preaching spot for the founder of the Methodist Church.

The twists and turns of this serpentine maze are over 170 years old.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.

Overlooking the spot where the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower stands Devon's answer to the Colossus of Rhodes.

In 1943 the British military took control of this village, telling residents they had to leave temporarily. The villagers were never allowed to return.

Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.

A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.

This former quarry is now a vibrant labyrinth of magical in situ sculptures.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

An art-filled botanical garden and former dyeworks hiding in plain sight.

In 1927, a biplane disappeared while attempting to complete the first non-stop transatlantic flight between Paris and New York City. This memorial stands at the last place it was seen.

A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.

This massive steel pyramid can be entered by a set of jagged steps that let visitors stand in its heart.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

Hundreds of large Russian nesting dolls decorate this square, and the largest is a functioning hotel.

Jurassic theme park in the small town of Erlian.

Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.

These rustic holiday homes are made from discarded fishing boat hulls.