These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

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

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

Invented in the mid-19th century, this machine could send copied images via telegraph lines.

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

This statue stands as a message against the ills of Apartheid.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

This tiny tropical village was sick of anonymity so the locals made this sign, which actually changed the name of the town.

The mouldering manses of wealthy colonials still pock the streets of a Curaçao neighborhood.

A safe place for the wild donkeys of a hot vacation destination.

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

A series of gun powder chambers currently hidden from view within Nobbys Headland in Newcastle, Australia.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

Equipped with thousands of LED lights, this geodesic dome-shaped stadium is an engineering delight.