A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

One of four sister bronze sculptures dedicated to the widows and orphans of an 1881 tragedy.

This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.

The sign at the garden gate reads: "These Plants Can Kill."

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

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.

This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

This park in Nagarkot boasts one of the best views in all of Nepal.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.