One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.

A friendly pub with a sordid past in cock fighting.

A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.

A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.

The taxidermied remains of a once-great parrot.