An abandoned tower once used to study the cosmos hides within a thicket of greenery.

A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

An authentic, seaworthy replica of the ship that sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.

17th-century merchants in Bristol nailed their deals by placing money on these pedestals.

The unusual clock on this 18th-century market building has an extra minute hand for "Bristol time."

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

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

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

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

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

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

A leafy, peaceful oasis nestled in the heart of Glasgow's busy south side.

Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.

These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall houses an incredible collection of ornate, centuries-old keyboards.