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Rochester, England

Rochester Castle

This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.
Downe, England

Down House

The Origin of On the Origin of Species.
Offham, England

Offham Quintain

Horsemen once used this tilting post during jousting practice.
Laconia, Greece

Areopolis

This town named for the ancient God of War is home to fewer than a thousand people, but it's the birthplace of the Greek Revolution.
London, England

Highgate Cemetery

London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
London, England

Crystal Palace Dinosaurs

Abstract dinosaur models in London.
London, England

Hackney City Farm

A flourishing garden with pigs, donkeys, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep.
London, England

Jeremy Bentham's Auto-Icon

The remains of the great moral philosopher reside in a university in London.
London, England

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park

A historic London cemetery now serves as a nature park incorporating gravestones & memorial statues.
London, England

Whispering Gallery at St Paul’s Cathedral

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
Zadar, Croatia

Sea Organ

A musical instrument played by the sea.