A wunderkammer of mysterious objects and stories.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

Ruins of a German Castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.

The top of society once luxuriated in this world-class hotel, which continues to impress, even in ruin.

Claude Monet immortalized this medieval bridge in two of his paintings.

An ancient rogue artist community hidden next to one of the world's most glitzy and glamorous cities.

There once was a man named Lear / Who found limericks so dear / His final resting space / Is an unusual place / Most people don’t know he’s here.

These sculptures honor the knights who once called Carrickfergus Castle their stronghold.

On the Irish coast, 18 members of the Howard family are eternally resting in an Egyptian pyramid.

Ireland's only German military cemetery holds the remains of a spy who was moved there under the cover of darkness.

An oddly conical beacon perched atop beautiful Irish cliffs.

A tribute to the incredible generosity the Choctaw Nation showed the Irish people during the Great Famine.

The fragmented remains of a massive public bath connected to the city's water supply.

Blaxhall's burgeoning boulder can't help putting on a few extra stones.

The world's biggest version of the popular Swedish souvenir.

This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

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

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.

A magnificent tomb that was the final resting place of the Dukes of Hamilton.