A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.

An easily overlooked stretch of ornate window fronts and gaslight lamps that could be right from the pages of Dickens.

Scotland's oldest medieval bridge is also among the last reminders of early medieval Aberdeen.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.

This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.

The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.

A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.

An overlooked marble is the only surviving in-place 18th century example of the measurement that changed how we define distance.

Despite being considered a thoroughly American sport, basketball's oldest surviving playing field is found in the basement of a Paris YMCA.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

"In the Dark" Restaurant in Paris offers dinner in complete darkness.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

The abandoned Japanese amusement park once loomed as a dystopian Disneyland.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

The oldest volcanology research center in the world.