Places of interest

The earth is full of wonders, whether you're talking about historical or modern marvels, technical and architectural achievements, or breathtakingly beautiful geological and natural wonders.

A stroll through the historic High Weald town of Cranbrook in Kent. Delightful half-timbered Cloth Halls, charming little boutiques and the 1855 prototype of ‘Big Ben’.

Breakfast with a spectacular view. (Budapest, Hungary)

Whether it’s a train cemetery in Bolivia or an Art Deco subway station underneath New York, these abandoned places are snapshots of history frozen in time.

These beautiful images show Wales at its magical best

The most interesting and unique stuff that you probably didn’t know existed.

Fact Republic is where curiosity meets clarity. Discover random, history, and uncommon facts about everyday life. Uncover the unbelievable and unknown

In 2007, an online contest was put on by a Swiss company, the New 7 Wonders Foundation. We looked at some natural and man-made sites that they missed.

01. The witching hour is the time of night between 3-4 am in western Christianity considered to be when supernatural events are at their most powerful and frequent due to the absence of prayers.