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A small island that was once a key Axis fortification during World War II.

A unique military outpost carved into a rocky outcrop in the English Channel.

Folklore and history carved into Brittany's coast.

Old vessels have been transformed into artistic canvases in this unusual cemetery.

Journey through the ruins of this ancient Roman temple dedicated to the god of war.

Despite the name, this ancient statue of uncertain origins is unlikely to represent the Roman goddess Venus.

Fulham F.C. imploded once everyone excised its giant, hated tribute to the King of Pop.

Contrary to its heavenly name, this tranquil oasis has a dark and tragic history buried with it (quite literally).

The largest municipal cemetery in the United Kingdom and the second largest in Europe contains some of Manchester’s biggest characters.

The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.

Winner of the Leeds Award for Architecture and the Environment.

A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.

This unusual elevator doesn’t stop or slow down.

The world's oldest Jewish library was founded by Sephardic Jews in 17th century Amsterdam.

An overgrown and largely forgotten cemetery lies hidden within the outskirts of Amsterdam.

This museum inside Amsterdam's largest cemetery explores how people deal with death.

Sail in for a ’dam good slice.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

A Portuguese Jewish cemetery filled with stunning grave monuments that date back to 1614.

This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

The attic of a four-century-old canal house hides a clandestine church.