Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.
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Baku, Azerbaijan
A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.
Ankara, Turkey
One of the earliest Ataturk monuments commemorates the victory of the Turkish War of Independence.
Ankara, Turkey
A monument completed by a Third Reich sculptor in 1935 in Ankara's central park encourages Turks to "be proud, work hard, and have trust."
Madrid, Spain
A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
An 800-year-old island castle in Guernsey's main harbor.
Exeter, England
At just 25 inches at its narrowest point, it's one of the tightest streets in the world.
Buckfastleigh, England
This historic Benedictine monastery brews a booze so toxic that it has often been blamed almost singularly for Scottish hooliganism.
Totnes, England
One could not be blamed for literally walking all over this supposed landmark.
Totnes, England
A historic holy well hidden near a charming English park.
Kingswear, England
Successful single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in a sailing boat was a wish said to be granted at the well.
Hallsands, England
The abandoned fishing village was swept right into the sea.
Torcross, England
A disastrous D-Day rehearsal was relatively unknown until this sunken tank was discovered 40 years later.
Clovelly, England
Wooden sleds have replaced donkeys to cart goods around this utterly charming car-free village.
Istanbul, Turkey
Have tea in a cemetery with a dazzling view of Istanbul.
Berlin, Germany
On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.
Berlin, Germany
The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".
Berlin, Germany
A socialist building dedicated to teachers showcases one of the largest Soviet mosaics in the world.
Stansted, England
This reconstructed Norman castle is the world's most accurate, from location to livestock.
Friskney, England
The control tower at the historic weapons range is now available as a highly unusual vacation rental.
Lincoln, England
Legend says this demonic carving inside a medieval cathedral was one of Satan's minions.
Lincoln, England
The oldest of the three remaining bridges in England with buildings on top of them.
Leeds, England
The largest preserved walking dragline excavator in Western Europe.
Leeds, England
In a small courtyard resides this large mural that draws inspiration from Leeds and its history.
Leeds, England
This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.