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York, England

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
London, England

The Burlington Arcade Beadles

This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
Nottingham, England

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.
Added by NottsForest
Wiltshire, England

Avebury

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Added by fi
North Yorkshire, England

Fountains Abbey

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.
Muddy Added by Muddy
Chislehurst, England

Chislehurst Caves

Shakespeare, David Bowie, Dr. Who, the Saxons, Druids and Romans are all claimed to have all made their mark on these massive man made tunnels.
Weston, England

Hawkstone Park

Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.
Added by TwoLeggedGauntFreak
Coverham, England

Forbidden Corner

A modern English garden of eccentric beasts, follies, and oddities.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Burnley, England

The Singing Ringing Tree

A metal tree emits eerie, melodic notes on top of Lancashire's Crown Point.
Added by renakaba
Whitby, England

Ruins of Whitby Abbey

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Added by dlukenelson
Wiltshire, England

Stonehenge

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Claymore Added by Claymore
London, England

The Mail Rail

Hidden beneath the streets of London is a secret subway that only carried mail.
Gerard Nolan Added by Gerard Nolan
Laxey, Isle of Man

The Laxey Wheel

World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.
Added by Facebook532307398
Dublin, Ireland

Dublin General Post Office

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.
Shannon Ohaire Added by Shannon Ohaire
Wicklow, Ireland

The Round Tower of Glendalough

This ancient Irish tower could easily have stood in for Rapunzel's prison.
Added by cpennen
Kerry, Ireland

Gallarus Oratory

This single room has survived the centuries with almost no deterioration.
Added by Brittmark
Dowth, Ireland

Newgrange

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.
Added by cha
A Coruña, Spain

Menhires Pola Paz

Giant granite sculptures representing family on the northern coast of Spain.
serflac Added by serflac
A Coruña, Spain

Elevador del Monte de San Pedro

This panoramic lift provides a futuristic ride up San Pedro Mountain.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
A Coruña, Spain

Tower of Hercules

The oldest Roman lighthouse still in use.
Added by solarconstant
Lugo, Spain

Roman Walls of Lugo

Remarkably intact Roman stone fortifications have encircled this Spanish city for centuries.
braker Added by braker
Tenerife, Spain

Mount Teide

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.
Added by ariels
Güímar, Spain

Pyramids of Guimar

Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.
katiebaker4 Added by katiebaker4
New Haven, Connecticut

The Institute Library

One of America's oldest private membership libraries was long one of New Haven's best kept secrets.
Josh Added by Josh