Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

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

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

A 141-foot wave of crashing lumber guards the entrance to the Grand Place in Mons.

A piece of the front end of a British cruiser that was used as a block ship in World War I.

After the construction of a nearby cathedral obstructed the view, the oldest belfry in Belgium was more than doubled in height.

A fascinating and enormous collection of natural history exhibits stained by a dark colonial legacy.

Petting this mysterious iron monkey supposedly brings good luck.

The former home of a trailblazing surrealist is still filled with haunting dolls and grim paintings.

The tiny Belgian town's ancient version of Mardi Gras involves eerie wax masks, sticks for warding off evil, and ostrich plume hats.

A visionary precursor to the Internet made of index cards.

When you're a great Russian Tsar, even your vomit gets a statue.

Potato-peeling mannequins, Inca art, and a dangling tuber mobile help trace the history of fries at this Belgian museum.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

From Tintin to the Smurfs, Europe's greatest graphic icons are celebrated in a grand Art Noveau gallery.