The 21 meter high Torre La Manresana is a 12th century circular watchtower, once part of a much larger castle said to have been visited by King James I several times. It is divided into three sections, accessible only by the single doorway located 11 meters up.
November 17, 2011
Scotland
The ruins of this 19th-century Scottish Baronial mansion reflect the architectural heritage and history of Scotland's aristocracy.
Maribel, Wisconsin
These rural ruins are of a Midwestern hotel that was once an elegant spa for the wealthy, then a gangster’s hideaway, and finally a haunted retreat.
Banja, Serbia
The remains of a luxurious 14th-century church built by the last despot of Serbia.
Kapilvastu, Nepal
A pair of stupas that archaeologists believe were built to honor the parents of Siddhartha Gautama (aka Lord Buddha).
Lochgilphead, Scotland
This ruins of an abandoned Victorian-era mental health facility.
Birkenhead, England
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.
Pentidattilo, Italy
A ghost town on the slopes of a hand-shaped rock is haunted by the story of a 17th-century murder.
Bomarsund, Åland Islands
This impressive coastal fortress was destroyed before it was finished.
