Manchester, England
The Great Hall within the Royal Exchange
Once called "the biggest room in the world," this Victorian-era hall is so large that it contains a smaller 1970s heptagonal theatre.
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Manchester, England
Once called "the biggest room in the world," this Victorian-era hall is so large that it contains a smaller 1970s heptagonal theatre.
Manchester, England
Have a seat with the father of modern computing at this Manchester monument.
Harrogate, England
Where Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared in 1926.
Stockport, England
Opened in 1932, this theater in Stockport's Mersey Square is a bonafide Art-Deco gem.
Stockport, England
The river that gave its name to a 1960s musical movement has a rather inauspicious starting point in town outside of Manchester.
Brighton, England
This tiny alleyway is now a shrine to a subculture riot between the mods and rockers.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Sofia, Bulgaria
"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.
Sofia, Bulgaria
A Bulgarian monument to Russia's role in World War II is constantly being painted in pop culture protest.
Madrid, Spain
A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.
London, England
This pub has roots dating back to 1430 and serves as the setting for multiple Charles Dickens stories.
Capri, Italy
This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.
Forio, Italy
A snow-white church overlooking the wonderful Tyrrhenian Sea.
Naples, Italy
This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.
Brussels, Belgium
Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.
Manchester, England
This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.
Timperley, England
A statue honoring Frank Sidebottom, a beloved cartoon figure from Timperley.
Manchester, England
This small record store was a favorite of Oasis's Noel and Liam Gallagher, who mentioned it in one of their early songs.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Havana, Cuba
Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.
Buxton, England
A historic Georgian building and warm springs.
Buxton, England
Once the largest unsupported dome in the world, beating out the Pantheon and St Peters in Rome.
Slough, England
This preserved puppy was an adorable beacon of charity.
Windsor, England
All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.