Mining, a local filmmaker, and a philanthropist doctor all commemorated within a small space in suburban Edinburgh

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

A rampant horde of demons smirk and snarl at visitors to this church, home to a rare complete set of medieval-era stained glass windows.

Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.

Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.

3,000 family pets and military animals are buried in this London graveyard.

This unique bridge curls up like a caterpillar to let boats pass and then unfurls again to span a small canal.

The Australian lorikeets that like to tie one on in an annual drinking binge.

The statue honors an adventurous seafaring cat.

Alien rock formations grown from the sands of an Australian national park.

What might be the oldest living tree in London has survived fires, bombings, and estate agents.

Some 80,000 Delft Blue tiles line the inside of this Amsterdam walkway.

This 18th-century fort surrounded by a moat was used to store gun powder and ammunition, and now sits in the middle of a large part in Dublin.

A sculpture commemorating the "world's best mouser" in what is likely Scotland's longest-running distillery

This underpass became an unlikely piece of cinematic history after its appearance in 'A Clockwork Orange.'

This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.

An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.

An 18th-century fort in the business district of Mumbai.

A drinking water fountain in the heart of Mumbai, built by a father in memory of his son.