Places NycterisBerna Wants to Go

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

These trenches were used to train the Scottish military for life on the frontlines of World War I.

The photographs of "fairies" that fooled much of the world (including the creator of Sherlock Homes) were taken at this English stream.

Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.

The twists and turns of this serpentine maze are over 170 years old.

A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.

High-end antique collection housed in a centuries-old church.

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

This pump on the bad side of Victorian London betrayed a horrifying revelation about the water supply.

The pretty iron lamp is a reminder of the architecture underneath London's streets.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

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

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

The remains of an ancient Roman teenager are memorialized at the base of a modern London landmark.

A curious collection of mechanical moving figures.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."

Never actually a tree at all, this spot was the site of London's public hangings for nearly 600 years.