19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

The mysterious canine hides atop a drain pipe on the back of the building, some say as a sneaky shoutout to Yale.

A dark Victorian well house now plays host to mystical waters and pagan shrines.

Some say this medieval church is where the poet Dante married his wife and also met the love of his life.

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.

The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

The walls of Germany's Parliament still show the scars of the Red Army takeover in World War II.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

A museum dedicated to the history of a terrifying secret police is now held in their former headquarters.

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

England's largest white horse isn't even white.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.

One man spent 10 years building a spectacular section of road because no one else would.