The 21 meter high Torre La Manresana is a 12th century circular watchtower, once part of a much larger castle said to have been visited by King James I several times. It is divided into three sections, accessible only by the single doorway located 11 meters up.
November 17, 2011
Nakhon Luang, Thailand
These palatial ruins said to be inspired by Cambodia's Angkor Wat have been turned into a significant religious temple.
Easton, England
Amid the ruins of a church on the British island of Portland, a surprising symbol among the headstones.
Old Goa, India
This memorial cross along a roadside in Old Goa, India marks the spot of once bustling, but long-gone community.
Kamakura, Japan
The ruins of the oldest artificial island in Japan, still used for mooring today at 800 years old.
Istria, Romania
Once a thriving Greek port, now a windswept ruin lost to time.
Tynemouth, England
Royal burial place of the kings of ancient Britain.
Tharandt, Germany
Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.
Barnsley, England
The ruins of a significant 16th-century building once appeared in a 1969 film.
