The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

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

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

The weathered grave of a medieval anchoress who walled herself up in a cell attached to a church.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

An Oxford museum where visitors can have tea with the Mad Hatter and climb through the wardrobe to a fantasy land.

A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.

Lavish royal estate punctuated with heated greenhouses.

Walk upon the mementos of the dead in this Parisian courtyard paved with medieval tombstones.

Abandoned railway line circling the city of Paris.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

This museum houses an imposing skeleton army comprised of creatures great and small.

A museum of carnival attractions where you are invited to ride the rides.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

Every May, townspeople welcome summer with a bizarre pagan parade led by a man wrapped in garlands.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

This giant urban staircase was built to keep the city's brave fighting men from getting waylaid in the red light district.

Live data is transmitted from the Atlantic coast to instantly recreate the ocean waves in this fountain at the NOAA headquarters.

The remains of what was once the world's steepest passenger funicular.