Lecarrow, Ireland
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Wander among the abandoned ruins of this once-powerful medieval town.
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Lecarrow, Ireland
Wander among the abandoned ruins of this once-powerful medieval town.
Doorn, Netherlands
The elegant manor house where Kaiser Wilhelm II lived in exile after World War I.
Buxton, England
This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.
County Durham, England
A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.
Kinver, England
The last occupied troglodyte dwellings in England weren't abandoned until the 1960s.
Bodiam, England
A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.
Coleford, England
On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.
Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Venice, Italy
Thousand-year-old Viking runes adorn an ancient Greek lion at the entrance to the Venetian Arsenal.
York, England
The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.
Tipaza, Algeria
An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.
Ubar, Oman
Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."
Falaise, France
The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.
Sasbachwalden, Germany
You haven’t properly toured a winery until you’ve slept in an actual wine barrel.
Luxor, Egypt
This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.
Bowness-on-Windermere, England
This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.
Lítla Dímun, Faroe Islands
This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Gravesend, England
The last resting place of the famous Native American princess is marked by a haunting monument.
Tipaza, Algeria
The original resting place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony's only daughter.
Qalhat, Oman
This lonely tomb is all that remains of a once-bustling ancient trade hub visited by Marco Polo.
Garenin, Scotland
Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.
Chicago, Illinois
In a quiet north Chicago neighborhood rests a stunning relic of the golden age of earthenware design.
Roche, England
This ruined 15th-century hermitage is steeped in myth and mystery.