This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

A little-known park with unusual, half-ruined structures and a mystical energy.

One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.

Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.

The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.

This lesser-known Frank Gehry building houses a treasure trove of cinema history.

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

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