A beautiful 1920s tower filled with local hidden gems.

Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.

A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

Popular tourist destination now stands as a memorial to Sam the koala.

Anonymously sculpted and donated, these sculptures made from poetry books and pages are sprinkled around the city.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

A leafy, peaceful oasis nestled in the heart of Glasgow's busy south side.

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

A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.

The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.

A historic house left in "dramatic still life."

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

An unusual and powerful memorial in which earthquake victims are remembered by empty white chairs.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day.

This rickety old shed hides a trove of secondhand literary treasures.