Edinburgh, Scotland
The Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales
This huge coastal nature reserve in Wales was a stand-in for the Arabian Peninsula in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'
Pontypool, Wales
Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.
Saint Fagans, Wales
Stroll through Welsh history in a village of reconstructed structures.
Caerphilly, Wales
Enthusiasts of the mid-20th century magician and comedian erected this statue in the small Welsh town in which he was born, even though the comedian only lived there for three years.
Tongwynlais, Wales
High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.
Kyoto, Japan
This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.
Kyoto, Japan
The 10,000 Torii shrine.
Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Hong Kong
Sip sweet, luxuriously creamy Hong Kong-style milk tea at this cafe.
Bristol, England
The Bristol Camera Obscura housed in an ancient windmill.
Bristol, England
17th-century merchants in Bristol nailed their deals by placing money on these pedestals.
Bristol, England
A plaque claims this artwork outside a children's hospital was used in the 1998 Quidditch World Cup.
Nara, Japan
This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.
London, England
The London statue that imitates passersby.
London, England
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
London, England
This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.
London, England
Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.
London, England
The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.
London, England
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.
London, England
This statue of one of the engineers who created the London Underground hides a ventilation shaft for the tube lines that run under the street.
London, England
Tucked away in a London Tube station, this 1920s linear clock shows the time across the world all at once.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
Preston, England
Locals spent years successfully fighting to save this beloved Brutalist behemoth from demolition.