Lisbon, Portugal
Seashell Gallery
In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.
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Lisbon, Portugal
In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.
Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
This castle once belonged to one of the most prominent families of medieval Carrickfergus.
Lautertal (Odenwald), Germany
This natural "sea of stones" was once used by the Romans as a quarry.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.
Rome, Italy
This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.
Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Italy
This lesser-known leaning tower is all that remains of the medieval castle of Vernazzano.
Flateyri, Iceland
The oldest bookstore in Iceland.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
These unknown Bronze Age earthworks are believed to be ancient burial mounds.
Hermitage, Scotland
This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.
Simrishamn, Sweden
These Bronze Age rock carvings are among the oldest in the region.
Mill, Netherlands
This vast World War II defense line was the site of a fierce battle.
Albury, England
This peaceful oasis appears dreamy, but it's also the site of a nightmarish legend.
Rome, Italy
A forgotten "city of water" underneath the famous Trevi district.
Imola, Italy
This castle was once the home of one of the most powerful women of the Renaissance.
Edinburgh, Scotland
An ornate "graveyard" for some of the country's forlorn building relics.
Rome, Italy
The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.
Lemon Grove, California
Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.
Ballygalley, Northern Ireland
Hidden in Carnfunnock Country Park is a lasting testament to the Normans who once settled in the region.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Buried upright and facing the sea, James Chaine transformed the town of Larne.
Rome, Italy
The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.
Cropani, Italy
The pristine waters crossing this forest form a hidden waterfall among the dense vegetation.
Rocchetta Alta, Italy
This medieval settlement was abandoned after a series of landslides. What remained was largely destroyed during a mock battle for a WWII film reel.
Markopoulo Mesogeas, Greece
This seaside sanctuary was once one of the most important religious sites for women in ancient Greece.
Deganwy, Wales
This ancient castle has been abandoned since the Edwardian conquest of Wales.