An 11th-century Viking gravestone in a Victorian parish church graveyard.

Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.

Scotland's claim to the prime meridian was laid 200 years prior to the one in Greenwich.

When the wood used in the town's alebrijes crafts started to threaten the copal tree's sustainability, this reserve was set up in response.

A small square that sheds its troubled recent history with its surrounding artworks, some of which are not without controversy.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.

Featured in a Hollywood film, this church is a monumental example of mid-century art deco architecture.

Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.

Among the large beech trees of Lanarkshire, Scotland, lies this abandoned cemetery.

Legend says that these centuries-old trees, which pre-date their nearby church, were planted by monks.

This aqueduct with 18th-century origins is integrated into modern life in various ways in Oaxaca.

A diverse collection from all over Chiapas, gathered by a philanthropist during his activism in the state.

This giant expressionist head crowns a museum devoted to a beloved Mexican leader.

In a town defined by its incredible trees, having a shrine in one just makes sense.

An underground venue, buried for 200 years, now open as a unique whisky tasting venue.

A pre-war mansion that survived the modernization of Athens.

This peaceful open space below Geneva's famous cathedral is full of art and history.

This underground tunnel system built during World War I offers a fascinating glimpse into Pula's military history.

A Munch-inspired sculpture brings the despair of war to life.

An unlikely link between a quiet English town and Sydney’s skyline.

The Vietcong leader isn’t the only symbol of late 20th-century counterculture represented in this statue.

Classic game cookery takes center stage at what's widely considered London's oldest restaurant.

A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.