Bohemian paradise covered in majestic forests.

Created as a "model concentration camp" to hide Nazi atrocities from the international community, this former camp-ghetto now holds a museum and memorial honoring the lives lost within.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

One of 200 religious buildings recognized as a “culture monument.” 

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

The ghost town where the villagers refuse to leave.

A dark, narrow tunnel that leads to a charming lake and waterfall.

This 3,800-year-old site contains markers used to study the movement of the sun and moon and create a lunar calendar.

These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.

The longest staircase lock in Britain.

The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.

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

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

This hanging crocodile is thought to be the "dragon" that once plagued a Czech city.