Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

An abandoned 14th-century castle and prison complex on a small island in the Neva River.

This splendid tomb may look fantastic, but there's nothing in it...

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

A small square plaque marks a failed assassination attempt that could have changed history.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

A giant snail sculpture looking longingly at the German traffic museum.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

Housed in an old church, this hunting museum holds a collection of mythical bird-rabbit creatures.

This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

This castle was first occupied in the 1400s and has undergone major restoration in recent times.

The Guinness Record holder as the "tallest cinema in the world" is a building with screens in almost every one of its 12 floors

This Georgian mansion blends historical significance with an impressive art collection within picturesque surroundings.

Inscribed on the gate are the names of 29 figures from the University's first five centuries.

Hidden on a cobblestone street in Glasgow, a Czech Cajovna-inspired teahouse serves as a hangout for Bohemians.

The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.

Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.

A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.

A much-loved local landmark pays tribute to the shipbuilding past of this area.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.