Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

Alongside its 16th- and 17th-century architecture and interiors, this mansion houses an Ancient Roman ring that some believe may have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien.

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

This cathedral's stained-glass patchwork of psychedelic colors and shapes was put in place long before the swinging 60s.

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.

Besieged by war, this castle ruin has crumbled into a peaceful picnic spot.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A seaside town with no sea in sight.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

Hundreds of prehistoric stones, arranged in perfect lines in a French field.

The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

An officers prison camp believed to be impregnable by the Germans saw over 30 successful escapes.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

How did this lovely seaside English village come by such an unusual name?

Wooden sleds have replaced donkeys to cart goods around this utterly charming car-free village.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.

A open air theatre built on a cliff by an eccentric British woman.

A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.