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

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

Several colorful mosaic panels depict the life and creative genius of the Master of Suspense.

A gallery specifically dedicated to the botanical illustrations of a remarkable traveling lady.

This former medical factory gives home to cutting edge arts in the shadow of a gas works.

Residential building on the Regents Canal is a breeding ground for creativity and innovation.

A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.

According to legend, this tomb holds the secrets to time travel.

Putting the "mod" in "modular" since 2000.

Taxidermied animals galore, by appointment only.

On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.

Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.

A memorial to a dog that inspired rioting in the streets of London.

The remains of an ancient Roman teenager are memorialized at the base of a modern London landmark.

The townhouse where the English poet created some of his most influential work has been preserved in tribute.

William Blake claimed to have painted this gothic masterpiece after encountering this nightmarish being in a vision.

This elaborate Byzantine-style building was designed for a not-so-pretty purpose.

This 19th-century pub features stained-glass windows celebrating Victorian-era "champions."

A wonderfully eclectic Victorian aquarium lies in the basement of the Horniman Museum.

A Victorian park cemetery, standing on the site of what was once the Great North Wood.

London's largest outsider art museum.

Claiming to be the oldest hat store in the world, this historic haberdashery had a hand (and a head) in the creation of the Bowler.

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.