A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The ship built to ferry passengers and goods to the doomed Titanic is now the last remaining White Star Line vessel.

These barriers stand as stark reminders of Northern Ireland's troubled past.

A museum marks and documents the site of the Titanic's launch.

Collection of still-functioning printing presses from the 18th to 20th centuries.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

The oldest public library in Ireland.

One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A derelict hunting lodge that was once the site of aristocratic debauchery.

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