A faded reminder of what was once a common sight in London during the Blitz.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.

Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.

An officers prison camp believed to be impregnable by the Germans saw over 30 successful escapes.

Slaughterhouse Five opens its dank doors to fans of Kurt Vonnegut.

Tourists often confuse this beautifully ornate former cigarette factory for a mosque.

A famous big wave from Japan serves as a tribute to the victims of the disastrous Elbe flood.

When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

This unassuming building produced some of the world's most famous bells.

This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.

The sculpture of the deceased cockatoo flops atop its personal plinth.

This sculpture, residing in a quiet corner of a London park, honors the victims of 9/11.

Tourists who rely on a transit map to find the iconic Beatles location often end up in a far-off neighborhood.

This hydraulic power system in London was, at one time, seen as a rival to electricity and the last of its kind to shut down.

A museum that chronicles the interesting and often dark history of the London docklands, once one of the major trading ports of the world.

Sculptor Antony Gormley used chaos theory and fractal growth to design his tallest creation.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

This poignant tribute to the White Rose movement showcases artifacts related to the heroic anti-Nazi struggle.