Warsaw, Poland
Nicolaus Copernicus Monument
The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
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Warsaw, Poland
The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
Warsaw, Poland
The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.
Warsaw, Poland
This biographical museum honors the groundbreaking scientist at her birthplace in Warsaw.
Warsaw, Poland
A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A palatial former bank building now houses what may be the poshest art venue (and former Tesco) in Belfast.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
These barriers stand as stark reminders of Northern Ireland's troubled past.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A museum marks and documents the site of the Titanic's launch.
Bakewell, England
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.
Chester, England
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
Chesterfield, England
The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.
Beamish, England
Journey through this open museum where even employees remain true to period.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.
Leeds, England
One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
Alnwick, England
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.
Nottingham, England
This Victorian marvel of engineering and artistic prowess is nicknamed the "Cathedral of Steam."
Nottingham, England
The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.
Bristol, England
17th-century merchants in Bristol nailed their deals by placing money on these pedestals.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.