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Bucharest, Romania

Relics of Zlătari Church

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.
Added by chaosmatriarch
Lyon, France

Ancient Roman Theaters of Lyon

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Lyon, France

Loyasse Cemetery

The first modern cemetery of Lyon is complete with more than 200 chapels and monuments.
lebizarreum Added by lebizarreum
Lyon, France

Metallic Tower of Fourvière

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Lyon, France

Église du Bon-Pasteur

This abandoned church in central Lyon is missing its front stairs.
leilabellot Added by leilabellot
Lyon, France

The Flower Tree

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.
KatieBush Added by KatieBush
Lyon, France

Astronomical Clock of Lyon

For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.
Allison Added by Allison
Lyon, France

Traboules Secret Passages

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Chesterfield, England

George Stephenson Statue

One of the town's most famous residents, holding one of his most famous creations.
Jim F Added by Jim F
Chesterfield, England

Chesterfield Snail

This enormous spiral sculpture looks strangely out of place on the edge of a housing development.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Hillsborough Barracks

This commercial and retail center was crafted from walled military barracks.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Ruins Of Sheffield Ski Village

Once a training ground for Olympic athletes, this artificial ski slope has fallen into ruin after a fire in 2012.
thesecretcity Added by thesecretcity
Bolton-le-Sands, England

The Praying Shell

A limestone sculpture of a praying man resides over the site where 23 Chinese cockle pickers died.
Added by ronaldinho
Carnforth, England

Carnforth Railway Station

Inside this station, the 1945 film "Brief Encounter" is played on a loop daily.
almostginger Added by almostginger
Barrow-in-Furness, England

Dock Museum

A modern museum built within a Victorian dry dock charts the history of the industrial town.
Added by newbishad
Heysham, England

The Stone Graves Of Heysham

These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.
Added by ronaldinho
Morecambe, England

'Venus & Cupid'

A powerful statue sits on Scalestone Point, looking out over Morecambe Bay.
Added by ronaldinho
Leeds, England

Central Station Wagon Hoist

This device was crucial to the Industrial Revolution development of Leeds.
Global Sightseer Added by Global Sightseer
Manchester, England

Mamucium Fort

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

'First World Cup' Memorial

This memorial depicts the unlikely team that won England the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Pleasley, England

Pleasley Pit

This park and coal mine heritage site is home to two of the last steam winding engines in the UK.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Southport, England

Southport Pier

The second-longest pier in the UK stretches a whole kilometer into the ocean.
Added by oceanparadox
Twickenham, England

Kilmorey Mausoleum

The Egyptian-inspired last resting place of Lord Kilmorey.
Twickenham, England

'The Naked Ladies'

No one knows who created the statues or if they are arranged properly—let alone the artwork's real name.
georgeindc Added by georgeindc