A centuries-old iron mine is now a paradise for explorers, divers, and spelunkers.

Crooked windswept pines give this old forest an enchanted and magical look.

This former peat factory was transformed into an observatory before being abandoned once again.

A peat bog in southern Sweden provides a cozy and photogenic home for junked Volvos, Saabs, and the occasional American muscle car.

For decades, these ships have been lying in rust awaiting a final decision on their fate.

A geological wonder that helped fuel myths of trolls and giants.

Remarkable medieval wall paintings decorate this 12th-century, dog-friendly church.

Dedicated to the 4th Baronet of Sledmere.

A deserted medieval village where bodies were once mutilated to prevent them rising from the dead.

The UK's largest private house was the subject of a long-lasting political dispute.

Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.

A historic shipbuilding town is home to a sail-through fish-and-chips shop.

The oldest candy store in the world has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

At this snack-shack in the bucolic British countryside, you can still get a slice of socialism with your spot of tea.

A restaurant with an extensive Irish whiskey bar also has several first editions of famous works by Irish authors.

This pub built its reputation pouring post-shift pints for employees of the cemetery with which it shares a wall.

This 700-year-old storehouse was a POW jail, aviation workshop, and Titanic memorial before becoming a brewpub.

Ask nicely, and stewards of a centuries-old charitable tradition will give you free bread and beer.

A pre-Hispanic pyramid in the middle of a tourist district in the Canary Islands.

Behind this pair of dragon trees, there is a tragic story of lost love.