Edinburgh, Scotland
Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Glasgow, Scotland
Vibrant paintings stretch across 600 feet of derelict railway.
Glasgow, Scotland
Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.
Manchester, England
When the city of Manchester built a new centralized heating network, they did it with style.
Manchester, England
Once used to protect important Roman trade routes.
Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow's own "tipsy" temperance monument.
Paisley, Scotland
The strange behavior of a tween led to allegations of witchcraft and a curse being placed on anybody within earshot.
Glasgow, Scotland
A small collection of objects of a bygone era hide in plain view.
Lisbon, Portugal
Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.
Lisbon, Portugal
Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.
Lisbon, Portugal
Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Lisbon, Portugal
The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.
Lisbon, Portugal
This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.
Cádiz, Spain
The world's most elegant power lines.
La Palma, Spain
Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
A statue commemorating the island's tradition of dancing dwarves in Napoleon hats.
La Palma, Spain
This replica of Columbus's famous ship houses the history of La Palma's maritime importance during the Age of Exploration.
La Palma, Spain
These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.
Funchal, Portugal
A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.
Funchal, Portugal
Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.
Renfrewshire, Scotland
This stone was once used by druids to determine a person's innocence or guilt.