Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

This colorful mosaic remembers one of Britain's most deadly peacetime fires.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

An engineering wonder at Pillnitz Castle protects a precious 230-year-old flowering shrub.

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

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

The oldest public library in Ireland.

This statue celebrating everyday life in Dublin has a few unsavory nicknames.

The mummified heart of a saint lives on in this church—after a brief hiatus when it was stolen.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.

A towering monument in Spain has proven to be more labor-intensive than initially planned.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.