This grand manse has been transformed into a museum devoted to one of the founders of Fantastic Realism.

A gift from Emperor Franz Joseph I to his wife.

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

Designed as a reminder of one of the darkest moments in Austrian history.

A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.

One of the oldest bridges in Norwich was used during the English witch trials and is said to be haunted.

This overlooked street light once served as a KGB dead letter box.

The Spanish king's private bathroom embraced the idea of a porcelain throne.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

Claiming to be the oldest hat store in the world, this historic haberdashery had a hand (and a head) in the creation of the Bowler.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

A Victorian Gothic masterpiece housing a world-class collection of rare books and manuscripts.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

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

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

An small and easily overlooked archaeology museum chock full of Egyptian artifacts.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

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

The mysterious megaliths have enchanted and intrigued visitors for thousands of years.