Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

The highest peak in all of England is plagued by dangerously fickle climate shifts.

The oldest amusement park in the world has been providing a nice spot to have some fun since the 1500s.

This tiny church near Sleepy Hollow contains Henri Matisse's last work, a rose window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall.

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

The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.

From toys to kettles to scientific instruments, this German museum celebrates the beauty of 20th century design.

This artist's home turned gallery/museum preserves the creator's love of "Eastern" influences.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.

Go inside a revolutionary, cage-less zoo where 70 species of monkeys roam free alongside their human visitors.

Visit the WWII bunker where the British won the battle for the skies.

This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.

The resting place for anonymous victims of the Danube's dark waters.

This historic island prison holds one of the dungeons from the Count of Monte Cristo even though it is a work of fiction.

A museum dedicated to the history of a terrifying secret police is now held in their former headquarters.