This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

A memorial to 350 people burned at the stake for witchcraft.

This two-towered gateway is all that remains of the unluckiest pier in the world.

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

Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

Britain's tallest megalith towers over the cemetery of a quiet English village.

Dedicated to the 4th Baronet of Sledmere.

A 12-foot-tall metal fisherman looks out over the promenade.

A seaside town with no sea in sight.

The longest cutting on the M62 contains some surprises—though it's best to leave the motorway to appreciate them.

These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.

A succinct inscription commemorates the ebb and flow of a woman's life.

The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.

A perfectly running 230-year-old silver automaton and music box.

This building was once a town hall, a fire station, a prison, a dairy market, and the target for two marksmen.

This lovely little burbling creek is actually a deadly waterway that has dragged down everyone who ever set foot in it.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

This 11th-century Cistercian abbey was once seized by Henry VIII.