A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

The world's oldest model village.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

This early Norman castle was the first historical monument protected by an act of Parliament.

The incredible private taxidermy collection of an eccentric zoologist.

This unusual geoglyph was built as a warning so low-flying aircraft wouldn't scare the zoo animals.

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Giant naked man on a hillside.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

These remnants of Old London Bridge possess unique acoustics that allow for whispered conversations to carry from one side to the other.

An inverted staircase above the entrance to the Bethnal Green Underground Station functions as a memorial for people who lost their lives during the worst civilian disaster in the U.K. during World War II.

This hospital helped pave the way for treatment that drove down child-mortality rates in 19th and 20th centuries.

A flourishing garden with pigs, donkeys, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep.

Visit on a Sunday morning to see some killer tricks.

The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.

Where's a guy to go after a long, hard day at work?