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Copenhagen, Denmark

The Little Mermaid

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
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Northumberland, England

Northumberlandia: Lady of the North

A million and a half tons of earth were used to create one of the world's largest land sculptures.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Eyam, England

Eyam Plague Village Museum

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.
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Chesterfield, England

Chesterfield's Crooked Spire

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Bath, England

Sally Lunn's

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Lindisfarne, the Holy Island

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
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Alnwick, England

Alnwick Castle

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.
Meg Added by Meg
Alnwick, England

Alnwick Poison Garden

The sign at the garden gate reads: "These Plants Can Kill."
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Misfat al Abriyyin, Oman

Misfat al Abriyyin

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Muscat, Oman

The Muttrah Souq

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.
Eileen Brophy Added by Eileen Brophy
Qurayyat, Oman

Bimmah Sinkhole

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.
tyler Added by tyler
Fez, Morocco

University of Al-Karaouine

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.
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Fez, Morocco

Al-Attarine Madrasa

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Fez, Morocco

Fes el-Bali

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.
leiris Added by leiris
Fez, Morocco

Chouara Leather Tannery

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.
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Casablanca, Morocco

Hassan II Mosque

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
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Marrakesh, Morocco

Ben Youssef Madrasa

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Fez, Morocco

The Blue Gate of Fes

The other side is actually green.
taotaoholmes Added by taotaoholmes
Meknes, Morocco

Volubilis Archaeological Site

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.
Monica Petrus Added by Monica Petrus
Rome, Italy

Via Appia

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.
Americanaux Added by Americanaux
Granada, Spain

Muslim Gravestones of the Alhambra

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.
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Córdoba, Spain

Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba)

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
cnowell Added by cnowell
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Isle of Anglesey, Wales

South Stack Lighthouse

The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
acbaird Added by acbaird