Portsmouth, England
Charles Dickens Statue
A rare full-sized statue of one of Britain's famous writers.
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Portsmouth, England
A rare full-sized statue of one of Britain's famous writers.
Hindhead, England
This curious gravestone tells the legend of an unknown mariner's grisly murder.
Cobham, England
This five-story sentinel is the sole surviving semaphore tower in Britain.
Liverpool, England
Most of Britain's gold reserve was secretly stashed here after the start of World War II.
Liverpool, England
This stone once marked the boundaries of Liverpool's medieval markets.
Liverpool, England
A plinth outside a church displays sculptures by local artists.
Liverpool, England
This aging storage facility is the world's largest brick warehouse.
Liverpool, England
This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.
Liverpool, England
This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.
Toxteth, England
17th century puritan church with connections to the Salem Witch Trials.
Liverpool, England
The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.
Liverpool, England
Prehistoric sandstone menhir with Early Bronze Age cup and ring markings, also known as Robin Hood's Stone.
Liverpool, England
Six neolithic sandstone boulders remaining from a dolmen.
Liverpool, England
A thousand year old oak tree survives in Liverpool.
Liverpool, England
The quiet field that inspired one of the most famous songs of all time.
Liverpool, England
What do we know about the real woman behind one of the Beatles' most famous songs?
Catania, Italy
A quiet museum preserves the extraordinary relics, processional treasures, and centuries-old traditions behind Catania's famous Feast of Saint Agatha.
Catania, Italy
This elegant black and white striped arch is emblematic of Catania's resilience to natural disasters
Catania, Italy
Wedged between streets and buildings, this ancient Roman theatre could seat 7000 spectators.
Catania, Italy
A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.
Catania, Italy
A monumental private palace behind an unassuming facade, with astonishing interiors including a rococo ballroom.
Noto, Italy
Built in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, this cathedral is one of the finest examples of Sicilian Baroque architecture.
Syracuse, Italy
Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.
Syracuse, Italy
According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.