Peyrusse le Roc

A deserted medieval village where bodies were once mutilated to prevent them rising from the dead.

This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.

A fascinating assortment of cave dwellings, medieval ruins, and sarcophagi are being devoured by the forest.

Local legend says the remains of Father Christmas lie within the medieval grounds.

This medieval village clings to a cliff in southwestern France.

The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.

A ghost town on the slopes of a hand-shaped rock is haunted by the story of a 17th-century murder.

A remarkable example of small town medieval architecture that showcases the wealth and importance of a 16th-century wool town.