Dunbar, Scotland
Belhaven Bridge
At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.
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Dunbar, Scotland
At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.
Washington, D.C.
This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."
Eyemouth, Scotland
A poignant memorial shows the widows and children left heartbroken by the worst fishing disaster in Scottish history.
Itter, Austria
German and American troops joined forces to defend this fortress during the strangest battle of World War II.
Syracuse, New York
A reversed traffic signal that was once violently misinterpreted as a statement on British-Irish relations.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This little-known Revolutionary War fort is supposedly haunted by the ghosts of its past.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Isle of Barra, Scotland
The highest lighthouse in Scotland shines from an abandoned island.
Alexandria, Virginia
This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.
New York, New York
A plaque immortalizes the spot where the early American spy said his famous last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Bermuda
A tropical paradise once home to space exploration and military installations.
Bermuda
The final resting place for Bermuda's British military, including a man who died of sunstroke.
Bermuda
The abandoned Bermudian home of a British naval leader is surrounded by crumbling sporting fields and the graves of convicts.
Rothesay, Scotland
A bay of elaborate, historic toilets are held in high esteem at this Scottish dock.
Machrie, Scotland
More stones than Stonehenge, all scattered within a windswept landscape sure to enchant 'Outlander' fans.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Prague, Czechia
Street artists transformed an abandoned air vent into the beloved Star Wars robot.
Foynes, Ireland
The world's only flying boat museum honors a small Irish village that sent 20th-century aviation to new heights.
Busveal, England
The excellent acoustics of this natural amphitheater made it a popular preaching spot for the founder of the Methodist Church.
Kalsoy, Faroe Islands
This isolated structure beckons adventurers with sublime views of the Faroe Islands.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.
New York, New York
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
Fort Washington, Maryland
A mammoth pair of Civil War artillery guns abandoned out in the forest.