Raus, Sweden
The Devil Head of Raus Church
Legend has it that this church faced a troll problem, leading to the affixing of a stone face of Satan above the entrance to deter further encounters.
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Raus, Sweden
Legend has it that this church faced a troll problem, leading to the affixing of a stone face of Satan above the entrance to deter further encounters.
Eguílaz, Spain
A stone structure built thousands of years ago on the Iberian peninsula.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.
Lisbon, Portugal
Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.
Lisbon, Portugal
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
Bratislava, Slovakia
Often mistaken as a medieval Gothic monument, this unique cornerstone only dates back to the 1980s.
Bagolino, Italy
The haunting remains of a World War I fort perched atop a mountain.
Madrid, Spain
A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.
Lovere, Italy
Exchange a book at the entrance of this medieval Lovere alley.
London, England
This pub has roots dating back to 1430 and serves as the setting for multiple Charles Dickens stories.
Derby, England
A public art project to commemorate a tumultuous period in Derby's history.
Gishora, Burundi
This century-old site established by King Mwezi Gisabo preserves the art of Burundi's ancient drum rituals.
Píllaro, Ecuador
The devil masks on display at this small museum are part of an annual festival that has been taking place for centuries.
Kolkata, India
The potters' quarter is packed with artists sculpting clay gods with mud from the sacred Ganges river.
Uppsala, Sweden
A nightly tradition fills the streets of Flogsta with a collective scream.
Helsinki, Finland
This restaurant combines two Finnish traditions in one place: warm-weather relaxation and outdoor carpet-cleaning.
Molepolole, Botswana
The historic cave is both a symbol of superstition and black magic and inspired one of the early Christian converts in Botswana.
Kgatleng, Botswana
Local legend has it that the first humans were created in the pools here, leaving their footprints behind in the rock.
Tutume, Botswana
Spanning over 10,000 square miles, this ancient salt pan is one of the largest on the planet.
Mmatshumo, Botswana
An enchanting rocky island of scraggly baobabs surrounded by an ancient sea and sprawling salt pans.
Chobe, Botswana
There is only one place in the world where the corners of four nations come together.
Botswana
Wondrous stalactites house thousands of bats in these African caves.
Solitaire, Namibia
In Namibia there is an installation that explores the intertwined linguistics and existential beliefs of an imaginary community.
Garub, Namibia
Thought to be the only herd of feral horses in Africa and one of the most isolated populations in the world.