Gdańsk, Poland
Old Prussian Hags of Northern Pomerania
These rare statues are one of the few remaining material witnesses to Old Prussian culture.
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Gdańsk, Poland
These rare statues are one of the few remaining material witnesses to Old Prussian culture.
Prague, Czechia
Looming communist pillar with a Czech twist.
Prague, Czechia
Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.
Prague, Czechia
Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.
Havana, Cuba
After the Cuban Revolution, the famous rum company had to leave their swanky headquarters behind.
Brooklyn, New York
One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”
John o' Groats, Scotland
The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.
Strathcarron, Scotland
This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.
Golspie, Scotland
A castle in the Scottish Highlands has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s.
Dunnet, Scotland
The most northern place on the mainland of Great Britain.
Keoldale, Scotland
The farthest northwesterly point of the British mainland is one of the most remote places in the Scottish Highlands.
Durness, Scotland
A sea cave with a waterfall and Viking past
Edinburgh, Scotland
This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.
Chester, England
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
Derbyshire, England
This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
Hope Valley, England
A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom
Manchester, England
This building's name and a plaque are all that's left of what was probably the most important nightclub of the Madchester music scene.
Manchester, England
One of Manchester’s museums has gathered and preserved British political paraphernalia covering over 200 years.
Manchester, England
Over 70 independent businesses have set up shop in this former Victorian department store.