This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.

A century-old prison in the heart of Vilnius is now a lively bar, dance club, and artist residency.

This former KGB building is now a museum memorializing the people who suffered during the Soviet regime.

While this monument tile is shrouded in mystery it also marks the end of the longest ever human chain.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.

Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

The former home of one of America's greatest short story writers is home to an annual pun competition.

A bronze bust commemorates the heroism of the secret agents who led covert operations against the Nazis.

The breadfruit-adorned final resting place of the infamous Captain of the HMS Bounty.

A lasting remnant of the London Blitz.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

An agreement meant to honor the Duke of Buckingham led to this unusually-named passageway near Charing Cross.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

One of the few remaining examples of 19th-century London’s attempt to clean up its reputation.

Near the site where the English Archbishop was born, you can find an emblem in the shape of a pilgrim's badge.

A mysterious carving from 17th-century London seemingly depicts a young boy sitting on a bread basket.