Tallinn, Estonia
Statue of Žorik
A bronze memorial to Tallinn’s most famous, and most elusive, stray dog, erected while he was still alive.
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Tallinn, Estonia
A bronze memorial to Tallinn’s most famous, and most elusive, stray dog, erected while he was still alive.
Tallinn, Estonia
This 16th-century cemetery became a recreational park during the Soviet occupation—today it's a little bit of both.
Tallinn, Estonia
During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.
Tallinn, Estonia
Disused seaplane hangar gets a second life as the jaw-dropping home of Estonia's museum of maritime history.
Tallinn, Estonia
A monument commemorating the 852 lives lost in the sinking of the MS Estonia.
Tallinn, Estonia
"There's nothing there," and other lies the KGB told us.
Skopje, North Macedonia
In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.
Skopje, North Macedonia
A Brutalist architectural gem hidden among Skopje’s neoclassical buildings.
Skopje, North Macedonia
This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.
Skopje, North Macedonia
These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.
Skopje, North Macedonia
A tragic legacy of the attempt to beautify Skopje and line the pockets of corrupt politicians
Dorset, England
This commemorative stone was erected near the first Scout campsite.
Saint Davids, Wales
The remains of a small medieval chapel mark the legendary birthplace of the patron saint of Wales.
Berlin, Germany
Check the time in 145 countries at once with this East German relic.
London, England
A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
London, England
The last vestiges of a magnificent Victorian-era train station can be found in this pub.
London, England
This East End pub gained notoriety as the site where gangster Ronnie Kray publicly shot a rival.
Salisbury, England
The twice-stolen hand of an alleged card cheat, with its final set of playing cards.
Somerset, England
This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.
Wakefield, England
An art museum dedicated to the sculptor Barbara Hepworth, but it is by no means restricted to her work.
Wakefield, England
A tiny chapel perched along a 14th-century bridge.
Manchester, England
This haunted 17th-century pub was moved to a new city when it was already almost 300 years old.
Manchester, England
This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.