Drogheda, Ireland
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This Neolithic passage tomb forms part of a World Heritage Site.
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Drogheda, Ireland
This Neolithic passage tomb forms part of a World Heritage Site.
Glenslane, Ireland
This singular Irish dolmen is more Frank Lloyd Wright than upright stonehenge.
Dublin, Ireland
The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day.
Dublin, Ireland
This permanent collection of preserved bodies taken from Irish bogs is one of the leading authorities on such morbid mummies.
Quito, Ecuador
This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.
Washington, D.C.
One of the last mosaic tile facades found in the city.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
The third-tallest lighthouse in the United States stands as a reminder of Atlantic City's early days.
Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.
Athens, Greece
View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.
Juneau, Alaska
A 30-mile-long glacially-carved canyon leads to a massive pair of glaciers.
Stockport, England
Opened in 1932, this theater in Stockport's Mersey Square is a bonafide Art-Deco gem.
Belgrade, Serbia
An Art Deco Icarus statue adorns this abandoned gem of Yugoslav Modernist architecture.
Prague, Czechia
A significant example of Czech cubist architecture—a style you won't find anywhere else in the world.
Madrid, Spain
Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.
Sedgwick, Maine
This roadside stand claims to be the world's smallest bookstore.
Athens, Greece
A former military hospital is now used to study and preserve artifacts of the Acropolis.
Coral Gables, Florida
A plaque honors Miami's sister city in the Canary Islands, inviting one to reflect on their place in the world.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
In use from 1742 to 1910, only flat headstones were allowed in this cemetery.
Kendal, England
This original castle in Kendal is 1,000 years old.
Kendal, England
Two minuscule windows are tucked inside this medieval building.
Cuenca, Ecuador
An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.
Cuenca, Ecuador
This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.
Guapán, Ecuador
Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.