The remains of an ancient medieval monastery can be seen in the basement of a luxury hotel

For a city that is so rife with gleaming statues and memorials in alabaster and bronze, this occultish-looking wooden example poses more questions than it answers

Nestled in the Sussex countryside are a handful of obscure, seemingly purposeless buildings constructed on the whim of a flamboyant slave owner and local politician

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.

This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.

This hidden green space is the city's second largest conservatory.

A secluded green oasis amidst the towering skyscrapers, bears an unusual moniker that reflects one of the city's oldest guilds.

A quiet memorial to those who died saving others in the heart of the City of London.

A friendly pub with a sordid past in cock fighting.

A totem pole of heads to represent the different stages of life.

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

The ground on which Shakespeare’s initial playhouse once stood.

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

The ruins of a once-mighty medieval palace are hidden away in otherwise modern London

This sprawling, Brutalist estate feels like a city within a city.

A towering sword embedded in the ground commemorates the legendary Slavic ruler.

Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.

Central Europe's largest collection of mini-bottles is on display at this museum devoted to a bitter Hungarian liquor.

An imposing statue of the first prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda stands in the middle of a traffic intersection.

This small shrine is dedicated to the designer of the first Russian fighter jet and his brother, who became Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.

This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

Electrical curiosity museum housed in an old transformer station.