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Conwy, Wales

Conwy Suspension Bridge

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Shrewsbury, England

Charles Darwin Statue

Standing at the site of his former school, this sculpture celebrates Darwin's groundbreaking contributions to science and his deep connection to his birthplace.
Added by Stuzy
Manchester, England

Rolls-Royce Reg. No. AX148

One of the oldest Rolls-Royce automobiles in existence, this vehicle was once driven by Henry Royce himself.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Manchester, England

Mamucium Fort

Once used to protect important Roman trade routes.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Haworth, England

Brontë Parsonage Museum

Some of the most enduring novels in English literature were written within the walls of this Georgian-era building.
Added by soloobscuro
Preston, England

Wallace and Gromit Statue

Everyone's favorite clay duo immortalized in bronze.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Paphos, Cyprus

St. Paul's Pillar

Legend holds that St. Paul was flogged for preaching Christianity at this pillar.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Kouklia, Cyprus

Aphrodite's Rock

This sea stack in Cyprus is traditionally seen as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.
Katie Ness Added by Katie Ness
Manchester, England

Afflecks

Over 70 independent businesses have set up shop in this former Victorian department store.
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Neo Chorio, Cyprus

Aphrodite's Bath

Legend holds that the Ancient Greek goddess of love once bathed in the waters of this grotto.
Katie Ness Added by Katie Ness
Paphos, Cyprus

Agia Solomoni Catacomb

Beneath an ancient wishing tree lies an underground chapel with 12th-century frescoes and catacombs dedicated to a lady saint.
Katie Ness Added by Katie Ness
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

Cat Statues of York

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

The Great Hall within the Royal Exchange

Once called "the biggest room in the world," this Victorian-era hall is so large that it contains a smaller 1970s heptagonal theatre.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Manchester, England

The Haçienda Apartments

This building's name and a plaque are all that's left of what was probably the most important nightclub of the Madchester music scene.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
Hay-on-Wye, Wales

The Kingdom of Books

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Added by willfaulkner
Genoa, Italy

Principe-Granarolo Funicular Railway

Although called a funicular by both its owner and the locals this historic railroad is actually a rack and pinion system.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
York, England

'Printer's Devil'

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
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Shildon, England

The ‘Rocket' Locomotive

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.
Luis Morato Added by Luis Morato
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

Baile Hill

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

National Railway Museum York

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.
Added by Tyke
York, England

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

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

The York Ghost Merchants

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