Amsterdam, Netherlands
Normaal Amsterdams Peil (Amsterdam Ordnance Datum)
Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The former home of a mad diplomat is said to still be marked in bloody, arcane scrawls.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A line number in Amsterdam that will likely never be used again due to its tragic history.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.
Galway, Ireland
Despite the name, this 16th-century structure in Galway wasn't built by the Spanish.
Dublin, Ireland
Tiny silver and copper fish set inside blue-green lights are like windows to the underwater world.
Zagreb, Croatia
A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.
London, England
An inverted staircase above the entrance to the Bethnal Green Underground Station functions as a memorial for people who lost their lives during the worst civilian disaster in the U.K. during World War II.
London, England
The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.
London, England
This macabre painting of a Shakespearean scene looks like something out of a nightmare.
London, England
A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.
London, England
The Art Deco artwork depicts gilded carriers of deadly illnesses.
London, England
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
London, England
Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.
London, England
The remains of the great moral philosopher reside in a university in London.
London, England
The "beautiful" equation predicting the movement of all electromagnetic particles is engraved in front of Newton's tomb.
London, England
It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.
London, England
At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.
London, England
The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.
London, England
A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.
London, England
Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.
London, England
A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.
London, England
A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.
London, England
These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.