This courtly monument celebrates an influential comedian who turned taking the piss out of the powers-that-be into an art.

An enigmatic monument to the Irish revolutionary who plotted an uprising against British rule.

The mummified heart of a saint lives on in this church—after a brief hiatus when it was stolen.

Experience what life was like in Ireland during the Viking and medieval ages.

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

A devastating booze inferno poured through the streets, claiming several victims who drank it.

This statue celebrating everyday life in Dublin has a few unsavory nicknames.

The Grand Lodge of Ireland is one of the oldest in the world, full of fantastical, elaborately themed rooms.

Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

This pub built its reputation pouring post-shift pints for employees of the cemetery with which it shares a wall.

This center tells the story of one of the most famous battles in Irish history.

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

The severed head of a 17th-century Irish martyr lies within an intricate golden shrine.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

A multi-storied painting that depicts the area's rich and diverse maritime history.

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

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

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.