Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

This Victorian graveyard in Leeds is a macabre collection of beautiful tombs and memorials.

Christ's blood preserved in a Belgian town.

This former Masonic lodge has been transformed into part museum, part bar, all awesome.

Glasgow’s piece of the patron saint of love.

The world's oldest surviving music hall was also once a freakshow.

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

Amsterdam's Red Light District leaves little to the imagination.

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

This museum inside Amsterdam's largest cemetery explores how people deal with death.

A collection of biblical memorabilia.

An overgrown and largely forgotten cemetery lies hidden within the outskirts of Amsterdam.

A unique collection of gilded age mechanical pianos.

This basement museum explores the art and artistry of fascism.

A Portuguese Jewish cemetery filled with stunning grave monuments that date back to 1614.