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Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow's "Stone of Destiny"

Some believe that the stone once used to coronate Scottish kings resides inside this bar.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Glasgow, Scotland

'Lobey Dosser'

This two-legged horse statue celebrates a beloved cartoonist and his quirky characters.
ssm67alba Added by ssm67alba
Santana, Portugal

Casas Típicas de Santana

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.
Added by HannahT
Funchal, Portugal

CR7 Museum

A shrine-like museum entirely dedicated to soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
retrofuturistic Added by retrofuturistic
Funchal, Portugal

Principality of Pontinha

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.
Added by albertoeme
Monte, Portugal

Toboggan Ride from Monte to Funchal

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."
katiebaker4 Added by katiebaker4
Funchal, Portugal

'Plastic Mero'

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Staffordshire, England

Doxey Pool

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth.
Added by mrogerson
Leek, England

The Queen's Chair

This stone throne invites adventurers to observe breathtaking views of the Peak District.
Juliejoolz Added by Juliejoolz
Oxford, England

The Story Museum

An Oxford museum where visitors can have tea with the Mad Hatter and climb through the wardrobe to a fantasy land.
Added by lauracurtistalbot
Washington, D.C.

NASA Full Scale Wind Tunnel Propeller

While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
Washington, D.C.

Washington Monument Marble Stripe

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
Leeds, England

Equus Altus

The name of this suspended sculpture is Latin for "high horse," which is exactly what it is.
Jim F Added by Jim F
York, England

The Roman Bath

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
York, England

Baile Hill

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.
Added by sazboomting
York, England

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Added by duncanchappell
York, England

Dick Turpin's Tombstone

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.
Will Nett Added by Will Nett
York, England

'Constantine the Great'

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
York, England

Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Added by Dreyski
York, England

'Printer's Devil'

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
York, England

The Snickelways of York

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Added by OTTOTHEKING
York, England

The York Ghost Merchants

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
York, England

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Manchester, England

St. Michael's Flags and Angel Meadow Park

Contrary to its heavenly name, this tranquil oasis has a dark and tragic history buried with it (quite literally).
AdOYo Added by AdOYo