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Buxton, England

The Devonshire Dome

Once the largest unsupported dome in the world, beating out the Pantheon and St Peters in Rome.

Buxton, England

Solomon's Temple

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.

Buxton, England

The Crescent

A historic Georgian building and warm springs.

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Derbyshire, England

Blue Lagoon of Buxton

This beautifully deceiving "lagoon" is actually a toxic soup filled with cars, carcasses, and trash...of course this doesn't stop people going for a dip. So the town dyed it black.

1 mile from Buxton

Staffordshire, England

Lud's Church

This haunting stone chasm is a hotbed of mossy rock and English legend.

6 miles from Buxton

Staffordshire, England

Doxey Pool

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth.

7 miles from Buxton

The Winking Man

A face-like natural rock formation so well known, a pub was named in its honor.

7 miles from Buxton

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