Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

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

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

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

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

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

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.