The only remaining historic maritime signal station in the United States.

A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

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

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

Abstract dinosaur models in London.

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

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

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

The remains of Crystal Palace Great Exhibition of 1851.

A hands-off space for graffiti artists to hone and display their skills.

A little slice of Japan and its aesthetics in London's Holland Park.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.