This very modest stone circle in North Wales dates to the Bronze Age. It is just 8 meters across with a slab of quartz in the center of the circle. The Welsh name Eglwys Gwyddelod translates to "Irishman's Church".
Near Pennal, Gwynedd, Wales. Go up Happy Valley and take the byway on the right.
November 7, 2012
Taipei, Taiwan
A century-old monument to commemorate a crowd-funded public cemetery.
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Hilltop monument to the victory of a new nation in the Franco-Prussian War.
Prague, Czechia
This pink tractor statue pays tribute to a legendary underground punk band.
Brno, Czechia
A metal forest of peas pays tribute to the founding father of genetics.
Southampton, England
A memorial marking the original departure point for the two ships carrying the early English settlers to the New World.
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Off a back road near Waterville Valley, one can find a castle turret built by an eccentric reverend over 100 years ago.
Ankara, Turkey
One of the earliest Ataturk monuments commemorates the victory of the Turkish War of Independence.
Chennai, India
The largest funeral ever held was for one of Tamil's most influential politicians.
