London, England
Temple Bar
Over several decades, one of London’s most iconic city gates was dismantled, moved out of the city, and then moved back.
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London, England
Over several decades, one of London’s most iconic city gates was dismantled, moved out of the city, and then moved back.
Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
These Stolpersteine located in Spain honor Republican soldiers who perished at the hands of Nazis after the fall of France.
Mdina, Malta
This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.
Valletta, Malta
This church is named for one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church.
Valletta, Malta
Dynastic Home of the De Piro Family.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Haría, Spain
Partially collapsed lava tube and cave system complete with concert hall, underground pond, and unique albino crabs.
Yaiza, Spain
This beautifully verdant lagoon is tucked below a massive volcano in a crater atop a black pebble beach.
Teguise, Spain
The chefs at El Diablo use heat generated by an active volcano to cook the food.
St. John's, Isle of Man
Believed to be the former location of one of the earliest Viking assemblies in Europe.
Port Erin, Isle of Man
A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.
Bury Saint Edmunds, England
The smallest pub in Britain was once a cabinet of curiosities and it still has the dead cat to prove it.
Yermo, California
A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Richmond, England
At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.
Grasmere, England
This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.
Keswick, England
Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.
Corfu, Greece
The Greek island's old British cemetery feels like a forgotten garden.
Peach Springs, Arizona
One of the largest, oldest, darkest, quietest motel rooms in the world.