This quiet, unassuming spot in Budapest was the birthplace of the bloody 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

A scene from one of Hungary's most famous novels.

The largest statue of this convex, homogeneous object with just one stable and one unstable equilibrium point.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

A public art installation with a nautical themed poem, enhances this pedestrian street.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

This former World War II artillery defense site was built to guard the industrial city of Glasgow.

This 1920's sandstone war memorial was constructed with an unusual drinking trough for horses.

It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.

These rusting, skeletal structures are monolithic monuments to Glasgow's industrial past

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

Memorial to the Titanic engineers that died working to hold back the sea.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

The unconventional Scottish soccer coach required players to wear a collar, tie, and bowler hat for matches.

This former football stadium seems almost abandoned but is still in use by the next generation of Scottish sports stars.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

An unassuming music museum recounts the rags to riches story of a dramatic Portuguese genre.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.