One of London’s rare Tudor-era buildings is a fate-defying gatehouse for a church.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

The martyr's wax-enhanced skeletal remains lie preserved in a glass case in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.

A Victorian natural history and ethnographic museum with wonderful turn-of-the-century, science-book-esque evolution displays.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

This tangled English forest looks like something right out of a fairytale.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

This place is the subject of local legends about a good witch and a Celtic God.

Drink your espresso at a Victorian-era urinal in this underground-restroom-turned-coffee-bar.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.

The remnants of a strange stilted building on rails can still be seen at low tide.

The forest that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood can be found outside London.

The elegant structure of this 19th century railroad bridge creates an illusion of infinity.

A house of bones — but nobody is quite sure to whom they belong.

The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.

The largest known medieval map of the world.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

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

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

This centuries-old hotel hides a network of secret cellars and passages once used by smugglers.