A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

The recreated ruins of a house designed to memorialize a World War I shelling on the town.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.

This once private residence is now a popular wedding venue and training center for trade union officers.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

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

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."

This magnificent mural was created with over 30,000 colored bricks.

Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.

This folly built to commemorate an aristocratic victory over Catholic rebellion plays tricks on the eye.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A subterranean playground in an abandoned slate mine.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.