These whimsical works of art tell the story of the city's past and present.

These morbid carvings remind churchgoers of the inevitability of death.

An astounding collection of taxidermy, fossils, skeletons, and even a few strange live beasts.

A church filled with the bones of hundreds of virgins martyrs—or so they say.

The sculpture of the deceased cockatoo flops atop its personal plinth.

You can spend the night in Dr. Frank-N-Furter's castle.

An unusual vending machine designed to support mourners during funeral ceremonies at Zurich's largest cemetery.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

The final resting place of a German diplomat's beloved companion.

This giant statue of a vulva became internationally famous after an American exchange student got stuck in it.

The Tübingen University anatomical collection hosts an example of an extremely rare medical phenomenon.

A network of bells in the pubs and restaurants around Westminster alerts politicians when it's time to cast their votes.

The last resting place of the famous Native American princess is marked by a haunting monument.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

An enormous alien invades Woking, England, as an homage to the H.G. Wells classic 'The War of the Worlds.'

Potato-peeling mannequins, Inca art, and a dangling tuber mobile help trace the history of fries at this Belgian museum.

This peaceful park with centuries of history hides in an overlooked section of South London.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This old wooden funicular railway leads to a cemetery in the forest.

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

A fully functional, 200-year-old remnant of the time when Brixton was mostly fields.