Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

These engineering masterpieces are a dominant feature of the Belfast skyline.

The last Victorian market in Belfast.

It was once nicknamed "the most bombed hotel in Europe."

A giant sculpture of the legendary "Salmon of Knowledge" celebrates the return of fish to Belfast's River Lagan.

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.

This beautiful deer park was built so King Charles I and his court could go hunting while escaping a deadly plague outbreak.

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

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

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

This nomadic monster has divided opinions as it prowls across Canada.