This London marker celebrates the spot where the world-famous English band was founded.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."

The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

This park feels like a lush little jungle full of wildlife nestled within São Paulo.

This singular art museum in São Paulo is unique inside and out.

The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.

Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).