Legends

According to legend, a noble knight and a terrible dragon lie beneath this storied hill.

Three large boulders covered in mysterious carvings and graffiti.

Believed to hold the remains of Japan's most infamous fox spirit, this stone is said to kill those who dare approach.

A creepy tree with a local legend that inspired a nearby theme park ride.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

One man's unrequited love stands in a glass box forever.

The site where the famous city gate once stood, now in the middle of a playground.

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

Was this cave created by Hercules's wrath, the devil, or volcanic activity?

Once a path for Jewish funeral processions, this unassuming alleyway is rich in local lore.

Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare to enter.

One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.

A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.

A statue dedicated to the antihero of the Nibelung legend.

One of the most valuable palace-garden complexes in the eastern borderlands—and one of the most haunted.

This small shrine dedicated to a fish is believed to hold the secrets to this historic market's founding.