A pub that claims a lineage as one of England's oldest inns, back to 947 AD

A historical hangover from the time of public humiliation as a state punishment

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

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

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

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

This ancient Irish tower could easily have stood in for Rapunzel's prison.

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

This 18th-century pirates lair has been transformed into a museum and luxury event space.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.

A memorial to honor those who were killed in a Bastille Day terror attack in Nice.

This statue of the great Argentinian car driver is located near a famous curve of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Hilltop garden on the site of an old fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

This bunny-eared Moses represents an attempted compromise between two biblical interpretations.

The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.

One of the oldest and most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian archeology outside of Egypt.

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

Piran’s oldest square is laden with history and a beautiful 18th-century reservoir.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.

When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.