Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Observatory Edinburgh
Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.
Edinburgh, Scotland
An ancient relic in Edinburgh that is around 4,000 years old.
Seton Mains, Scotland
The ruins of a 15th-century church once home to priests who prayed for a single family's salvation.
Haddington, Scotland
Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."
Eastriggs, Scotland
The Devil’s Porridge tells the story of HM Factory Gretna and the munitions girls who mixed deadly chemicals.
Castle Douglas, Scotland
The former seat of power for the Balliol dynasty.
Holywood, Scotland
A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.
Sanquhar, Scotland
A 13th-century stronghold that has fallen into ruin.
Crawick, Scotland
Modern megaliths form this work of cosmic, Celtic landscape art.
Muscat, Oman
This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.
Nakhl, Oman
An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.
Muscat, Oman
This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.
Montpellier, France
This French anatomy museum greets guests with a skinless man, mid-shovel.
Peaugres, France
One of the greatest maze designer’s greatest mazes.
Jumièges, France
Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.
Saint-Pierre-Colamine, France
A cave dwelling that was started by the Celts, expanded by monks, and finished by knights.
Bordoy, Faroe Islands
Despite finally receiving electricity in 1970, this tiny town is now deserted.
Kunoy, Faroe Islands
The abandoned village of Skarð aptly illustrates the idiom "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
Lítla Dímun, Faroe Islands
This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.
Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
Faroe Islands
The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Some 80,000 Delft Blue tiles line the inside of this Amsterdam walkway.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.