Baked in 1898 and still almost flawless, this floral masterpiece is considered the world's oldest complete wedding cake.

A 15th-century former coaching inn forms the implausibly grand entrance to a 1980s shopping mall.

The English Civil War began right here in 1642.

A wildlife paradise, this island is one of the world’s most important habitats for burrow nesting seabirds.

A spiral staircase connects the limestone cave with Pembroke Castle, birthplace of King Henry VII.

A hermit's tiny cell built into the cliffside that saved him in South Pembrokeshire.

These shopping center benches are actually a modern art installation.

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

Regency-era excess on the English Coast.

A vintage penny arcade hidden in the back of a fun fair-themed bar.

This tiny alleyway is now a shrine to a subculture riot between the mods and rockers.

Alongside its 16th- and 17th-century architecture and interiors, this mansion houses an Ancient Roman ring that some believe may have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien.

This pub has roots dating back to 1430 and serves as the setting for multiple Charles Dickens stories.

Vienna's diversity-themed traffic lights were inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest.

The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.

A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.

These two 15th-century metal rods allowed people to check if they were swindled or not.

The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.

Legends surround an ancient tree trunk riddled with nails for good luck.

Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.