Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Beneath Denmark's Højbro bridge, a bronze merman and his seven sons forever mourn for the mother and wife who left them for land.

One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

This hand-painted advertisement is a literal sign of encouragement, however unintentional.

Art Deco and “Wrenaissance” mash-up, this recently restored royal residence has been home to kings and comes with secret monkey passages included.

A monolithic monument in Greater London.

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

A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.

A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

A half-mile-long stretch of medieval forts built after a devastating pirate attack persists amid the modern port city.