This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

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

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

A beautiful medieval bridge allegedly constructed by the Devil.

A tribute shrine where the Space Invasion street art movement started.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

Nelson Mandela lived here with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

Cape Breton landmark filled with recognizable faces.

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

This engineering marvel is the longest bridge in Canada and one of the longest spans in the world.