The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

The fastest transatlantic ocean liner sat abandoned in a Philadelphia shipyard for decades.

A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

This taxidermy scene brings the struggle for survival in the Indian jungle to a quiet corner of a Manhattan museum.

This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

One of the most dazzling dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History is also one of the oldest.