This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.

This former church is believed to be one of the first Christian sites in Belfast Lough.

The father of Belfast medicine is buried in the graveyard of this 13th-century church, which now lies in ruins.

Built in 1547, these ruins lie on a rocky promontory in Ballintoy jutting into the wild ocean waters below.

This massive basalt sea stack stands obtrusively from the rocky coastline.

These unknown Bronze Age earthworks are believed to be ancient burial mounds.

From Vikings to nationwide rebellions, this castle has seen its fair share of warfare.

These sculptures honor the knights who once called Carrickfergus Castle their stronghold.

One of the largest lenses of its kind ever created, this former ship beacon has been brought down to Earth.

A former watering trough turned local heritage site.

A replica memorializes the site where women were punished after the last witchcraft trial in Ireland.

A medieval abbey featured on 'Game of Thrones' that dates back to the 12th-century.

A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."

This gnarled old tree supposedly sprouted from seeds kept in the pocket of a 16th-century Spanish sailor.

Step into Narnia at this small park featuring statues from "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."

This Victorian-era public house has set the standard for pub-style elegance for over a hundred years.

This severely painted building has a twisted connection to the witch hunts of the 1640s.

This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.

Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

A library where thousands of books explain how to avoid another Great Recession.