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 Alcatraz Island
Country: United States
City: San Francisco
Sitting like a beacon in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, between San Francisco and Oakland, California, is Alcatraz Island. Though most prominently known for the years it served as a maximum security prison, the “Rock’s” history stretches far beyond those infamous days, and its legends and stories continue to find their way into American lore, complete with a number of ghosts who are sa ... |
Pembrokeshire, South WalesCountry: United Kingdom
City: Pembrokeshire
The castle's location, on a ridge, surrounded on three sides by the tidal River Cleddau, make it a formidable stronghold. The history of the site goes back at least to the Roman period, although there are no tangible signs available at present.
In the middle ages, Pembroke was strategically important. It was one of the main ports for traveling to Ireland and the seat of the earls of Pembroke, wit ... |
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