Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Holy Island Boat Sheds
These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.
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Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
Gateshead, England
Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.
Houghton le Spring, England
The nearly 200-year-old folly has a secret spiral staircase hidden in one of its pillars.
Ripon, England
Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.
Ripon, England
One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.
Ripon, England
Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.
Leeds, England
One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
Thirsk, England
England's largest white horse isn't even white.
Harrogate, England
Where Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared in 1926.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
York, England
The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.
Hull, England
The phone booths in this English town have distinctly milky hues.
Bridlington, England
One of the oldest Augustinian houses, this church is reminiscent of the rich history of England.
Driffield, England
Dedicated to the 4th Baronet of Sledmere.
Malton, England
WWII artifacts, including the building itself.
Goathland, England
Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.
Lisbon, Portugal
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Évora, Portugal
"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.
Évora, Portugal
A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
Santa Luzia, Portugal
Dead weights honor the dead of Portugal's fishing industry.