Pitlochry, Scotland
Sunnybrae Cottage
A rare example of traditional ‘common’ Highlands housing from the 18th century, with minimal changes and a potential murder scene
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Pitlochry, Scotland
A rare example of traditional ‘common’ Highlands housing from the 18th century, with minimal changes and a potential murder scene
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam's narrowest house facade is a monument to 17th-century tax evasion.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
One of Amsterdam's narrowest houses is located right across the canal from its widest.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Above the heads of passersby stands a small statue commemorating soldiers from the Boer War.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Debatably clever, or just plain honest hotel advertised as "The Worst Hotel in the World."
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A pillar is all that remains of a church built to honor a peculiar miracle.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A line number in Amsterdam that will likely never be used again due to its tragic history.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The smallest bar in Amsterdam has stayed in the family since 1798.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A unique work of automotive art calls this shopping center home.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Where royalty waits in the height of luxury.
Kleitoria, Greece
This 200-meter-high waterfall marks the site of Achilles’ immortal baptism at the mouth of the River Styx.
Salamanca, Spain
An unusual but excellent display created in the 1930s as propaganda against the Freemasons.
Salamanca, Spain
The facade of this 16th-century building is decorated with carvings of 300 seashells.
Salamanca, Spain
This 13th century convent is now a medieval painting museum.
Salamanca, Spain
The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.
Salamanca, Spain
A hidden medieval crypt where a famous legend says the devil used to teach black magic.
York, England
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
York, England
This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.
York, England
Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.
York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.