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Begun by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514, Hampton Court Palace became the favored residence of King Henry VIII after 1529 and was expanded by Sir Christopher Wren for William III after 1689. It is now a museum owned by Historic Royal Palaces.

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic burial monument dating from c. 3000 BCE, which contained the remains of 8 people and 24 dog skulls. It is open to visitor access and there are spectacular views from the hill.

Constructed in the 12th and 13th centuries over a 6th-century bishop's tomb, Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux Cathedral is a small Provençal Romanesque church containing interesting medieval murals, mosaics, and sculptures.

The brick warehouses on the south and west side of the Royal Albert Dock were designed by J. Hartley and built 1841-45. Designated a Grade I listed building in 1952, they now contain the Tate Liverpool museum, restaurants, and a hotel.

Considered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture in England, St George's Hall was built 1841-56 as a public hall and law court. It still functions as a court, as well as a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and weddings.

This small pub in Liverpool is best known for its association with the Beatles, who would often drink here after performing at the nearby Cavern Club (which did not serve alcohol).

This Grade I listed building consists of 13 terrace houses on the east side of Gay Street, stepped downhill, from No. 18 to 30. Built 1755-60 by John Wood the Younger. Jane Austen lived at 25 Gay Street in 1805.

Designated a World Heritage Site in 2021, the beautiful porticoes of Bologna spread throughout the city and across the centuries.

Originally built in the 5th century over a Temple of Isis, this octagonal brick structure was patterned after the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It was modified in the 11th century.

Originally a Saxon minster, this large parish church dates mainly from the late 13th century but retains some earlier elements. It has an attractive 13th-century spire and some notable interior decorations.