Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Capital Gate
No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.
Birmingham, England
A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.
Birmingham, England
This fantastic building now hosts an iconic sculpture named for Black Sabbath front man, Ozzy Osborne.
Birmingham, England
The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."
Edinburgh, Scotland
This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.
York, England
In 1190 one of the worst anti-Semitic massacres of the Middle Ages took place in a wooden tower which previously occupied this site in York.
York, England
This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.
York, England
The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
East Sussex, England
These stark white cliffs were spat up by the sea and are slowly being retaken by it.
East Sussex, England
England's most notorious suicide spot.
London, England
Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.
London, England
The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.
London, England
The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.
London, England
Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.
London, England
Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
London, England
Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.