Museum dedicated to the UK's first charity for abandoned children, with keepsakes of the mothers who left them behind.

A castle in the Scottish Highlands has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

A wunderkammer of mysterious objects and stories.

This futuristic German spa allows visitors to float in a pool of salt water while zoning out to underwater techno.

A subterranean playground in an abandoned slate mine.

After years of slow decline, a derelict Gothic castle is now being restored to life.

The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

Decrepit Victorian public lift is a white-knuckle ride.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

This Norman castle has been the scene of assassination plots, religious persecution, and Nazi conspiracies throughout its long history.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

Relics from as far back as the 16th century are on display in a city known for its playing card industry.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.