Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

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

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

This former Roman Catholic Church still contains the embalmed hearts and organs of 22 popes.

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.

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

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.

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

This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.

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

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

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.