London, England
The Monty Python Foot
The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.
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London, England
The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.
Budapest, Hungary
How did an Australian statue of the Bard of Avon end up in the Hungarian capital?
Glasgow, Scotland
The final resting place of one of the most important figures in the world of tea.
London, England
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A monument on the pavement marks the spot where two cultures that shaped Sarajevo come together.
Prague, Czechia
A quasi-futuristic roof sits atop a medieval Bohemian monastery damaged during World War II.
Glasgow, Scotland
This monument dedicated to the legendary American showman can be found in Scotland's largest city.
Glasgow, Scotland
Inscribed on the gate are the names of 29 figures from the University's first five centuries.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.
Blantyre, Scotland
The only statue ever crafted by award-winning animator Ray Harryhausen.
Inverness, Scotland
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
Helsinki, Finland
This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.
Bristol, England
After protestors toppled a statue of a 17th-century slave trader, the pedestal where it once stood remains unoccupied.
Glasgow, Scotland
A unique art installation located on what was once considered the widest railway bridge in the world.
Holywood, Scotland
Experience history from the stomping grounds of the great Scottish poet.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Portknockie, Scotland
Named for its similarity to the tip of a violin's bow, this striking formation was created by millions of years of erosion.
London, England
A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.
Helsinki, Finland
These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.
Anaheim, California
A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.
Melrose, Scotland
This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.
Moravský Krumlov, Czechia
Art Nouveau painter Alphonse Mucha spent 18 years creating these monumental paintings of Slavic history and mythology.
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.