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London, England

Sotheby's Sekhmet

Heralded as the oldest statue in London.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Alexandria, Egypt

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Luxor, Egypt

Colossi of Memnon

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.
Kerry Wolfe Added by Kerry Wolfe
Luxor, Egypt

Hatshepsut's Myrrh Tree

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.
Rebecca Byrne Added by Rebecca Byrne
Nagoa Ash Shatb, Egypt

Temple of Kom Ombo

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.
Jaszmina Szendrey Added by Jaszmina Szendrey
Aswan, Egypt

Nabta Playa Stone Circle

This North African stone complex is considered to be the oldest astronomical observatory on Earth.
Added by linetallamafotsing
Aswan, Egypt

Unfinished Obelisk

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.
Added by Tawsam
Nubia, Egypt

The Temple of Abu Simbel

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.
emdrichardson Added by emdrichardson
Brussels, Belgium

Jeanneke Pis

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.
chelseadeptula Added by chelseadeptula
Brussels, Belgium

Everard t'Serclaes Monument

A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Brussels, Belgium

Manneken Pis

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
stanestane Added by stanestane
England

Devil's Bridge on Spooky Lane

A mysterious bridge over a sunken Roman road.
Fuch77 Added by Fuch77
Cologne, Germany

Papa Joe's Biersalon Klimperkasten

If the tunes of antique organs and musical marionettes don't intoxicate you, the draft beer certainly will.
Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Cologne, Germany

Secret Grave in the Pylon of Severinsbrücke Bridge

The body of at least one victim of a construction accident was left behind in the collapsed pylon, buried under tons of concrete.
Christine Williamson Added by Christine Williamson
Cologne, Germany

Senfmuseum (Mustard Museum)

permanently closed
This small condiment museum makes all manner of mustards with a 200-year-old mill.
Theexploringcat Added by Theexploringcat
Cologne, Germany

Cologne's Love Locks Bridge

Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.
Added by Koeln
Norwich, England

Grave of Thomas Gooding

Does being buried standing up help you get into heaven faster?
Added by pottermolly
London, England

Hand of St. Etheldreda

One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.
Snowdrop68 Added by Snowdrop68
London, England

The Duke of Wellington’s Mounting Stone

Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Norwich, England

Norwich Castle Museum

This medieval castle is filled with an eccentric collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to taxidermy to a mummified hand that was cut off during a duel.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Norwich, England

Fye Bridge

One of the oldest bridges in Norwich was used during the English witch trials and is said to be haunted.
samanthajensen Added by samanthajensen
Cambridge, England

'Teleport-o-Matic'

One of several Lilliputian portals that are ready to transport passengers to other dimensions, if they can find them.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Cambridge, England

Reality Checkpoint

An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Cambridge, England

Mathematical Bridge

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Added by melissaowens99