The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

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.

One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.

An image of the legendary saint stands in the shadow of a cathedral she liberated.

Also known as “Robin Hood’s tree,” it became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down.

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

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

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

A devastating landslide accidentally created this tourist hotspot.

This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.

The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

Known as the Royal Palace of the Euganean Hills, this often overlooked castle has been home for multiple noble families over the centuries.

A sudden, striking cluster of hills south of Padua has been attracting visitors for centuries.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

An island on the Venetian Lagoon hosts this stone chair that has nothing to do with the King of the Huns.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

The remains of the last Bosnian fortress to fall to the Ottomans are still standing.

These warring psychedelic crags commemorate an unsuccessful military operation.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.