Venice, Italy
Marforio Dragon Lamp
An iron dragon with a long neck covered in feathery scales perched above one of Venice's most popular squares.
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Venice, Italy
An iron dragon with a long neck covered in feathery scales perched above one of Venice's most popular squares.
Gilsland, England
In the middle of a barren moorland, the remnants of a lost British Space Age stand like a 20th-century Stonehenge.
Henshaw, England
Also known as “Robin Hood’s tree,” it became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down.
Dublin, Ireland
This neon landmark has been posing this deadpan question to follicly-challenged Dubliners for over 50 years.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.
Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan’s iconic dish is in peak form here.
Birmingham, England
A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.
Bristol, England
The abandoned funicular tunnel was a secret base for the BBC during World War II.
Creetown, Scotland
A gap marks the spot where a now-missing stone once completed the circular arrangement at this Neolithic site.
Holywood, Scotland
A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.
Singapore
This Singaporean food-court stall was home to the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.
Kirriemuir, Scotland
A monument to the 70s rock icon stands on the road into this small Scottish town.
Longniddry, Scotland
Visible at low tide, this rusting vessel is one of the last surviving examples of the X-Class "Midget" submarines.
Santa Monica, California
Grab a latte at the birthplace of modern American skateboarding.
Los Angeles, California
This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.