Rouen, France
King Richard I's Embalmed Heart
His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.
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Rouen, France
His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.
Gdańsk, Poland
A floundering Polish shipyard was once the soul of the Solidarity movement that capsized communism.
Gryfino, Poland
Countless stories attempt to explain Poland's mysterious J-shaped trees.
Mexico City, Mexico
The Mexican painter Diego Rivera created this unusual museum to display his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.
Schiphol, Netherlands
It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.
Offaly, Ireland
Behemoth, cannon-like telescope operated by generations of Irish earls.
Wicklow, Ireland
This ancient Irish tower could easily have stood in for Rapunzel's prison.
Kilkenny, Ireland
The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.
London, England
This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Kerry, Ireland
Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.
Edmonton, Alberta
First mosque in Canada, second in North America.