A small island that was once a key Axis fortification during World War II.

A giant sculpture of the legendary "Salmon of Knowledge" celebrates the return of fish to Belfast's River Lagan.

This Scottish castle has witnessed clan rivalries, Jacobite uprisings, whisky smuggling, and more.

These engineering masterpieces are a dominant feature of the Belfast skyline.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

The farthest northwesterly point of the British mainland is one of the most remote places in the Scottish Highlands.

It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

The medley of artwork tells the history of this Scottish town.

The surviving remnants of a destroyed medieval church now stand in a public park.

A peculiar samurai statue overlooks the center of Brno.

An urban megalith steeped in local lore.

This massive monument has been telling the time for 150 years—at a slight angle.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

This tiny train shuttles passengers to one of Northern Ireland's most spectacular sights.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

An effigy of the deity emerges from a temple's water every 40 years.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

The artwork detailing the city's history features a few controversial characters.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

An iconic red telephone box turned tiny art gallery.

The outside of this exposed Moche pyramid is covered with striking colorful adobe friezes.