Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

The former headquarters of a leader in the Mexican Revolution, and the site of an often-reproduced image.

Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.

This singular Mexican structure is considered a masterpiece of the Tapatía architectural school.

Dating back to the second century, vestiges of prehispanic mural paintings are found in this underground palace.

This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.

Tijuana's legendary jai alai or "basque ball" palace is now a massive music venue.

From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

This bridge over the River Cuale leads to a neighborhood that was once an escape for Hollywood's elite.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

The jewel of western Mexico's archaeological legacy is this tiered circular pyramid now covered in grass.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.