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Folkestone, England

Folkestone White Horse

One English town's celebratory landmark spurred more trouble than anticipated.
Kerry Wolfe Added by Kerry Wolfe
Sandgate, England

Sandgate Castle

This Tudor-era castle was once part of King Henry VIII's plan to protect England from invasion.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Rye, England

Ypres Tower

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.
Added by Kaiju
Bodiam, England

Bodiam Castle

A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Greatstone, England

Greatstone Sound Mirrors

Huge concrete structures designed as an early warning system for Britain to detect enemy aircraft.
Josh Added by Josh
Porto, Portugal

Sao Bento Station

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Added by Zandveld
Porto, Portugal

Carmo and Carmelitas Churches

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.
Added by sharris
Porto, Portugal

McDonald's Imperial

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Porto, Portugal

Livraria Lello

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.
Oliver Hong Added by Oliver Hong
Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.
Added by filipemanuelneto
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

'Half Rabbit'

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.
Asia London Palomba Added by Asia London Palomba
Bowness-on-Windermere, England

New Hall Inn (The Hole in t' Wall)

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.
Bacon McBeardy Added by Bacon McBeardy
Grasmere, England

Dove Cottage

This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.
Added by sarafina1977
Forest-in-Teesdale, England

High Force and Low Force Waterfalls

These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Corbridge, England

Aydon Castle

This medieval manor house was hastily fortified when it found itself in the middle of the Scottish fight for independence.
Capemarsh Added by Capemarsh
Derbyshire, England

The Upper Derwent Reservoirs

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Derbyshire, England

Blue John Cavern

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.
Added by millicent
Castleton, England

Peak Cavern's Rope Factory

Some of England's last cave dwellers lived and worked within this huge cave.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Buxton, England

The Devonshire Dome

Once the largest unsupported dome in the world, beating out the Pantheon and St Peters in Rome.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Buxton, England

Solomon's Temple

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.
Juliejoolz Added by Juliejoolz
Town End, England

Crich Tramway Village

A collection of early 19th century trams set in a reconstructed period village.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Whatstandwell, England

Leawood Pump House

Its impressive still-working beam engine is a thing of beauty for engineering history fans.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Matlock Bath, England

Matlock Bath

A seaside town with no sea in sight.
rosieL Added by rosieL
Ashbourne, England

Dovedale Stepping Stones

These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell