This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

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

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.

The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.

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

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

A rehabilitation center for some of South America's most unique and endangered animals.

Former drug lord’s manor, now a theme park. Watch out for the hippos.

A trio of colossal statues spread across a Dallas neighborhood chart the emergence of a giant robot born of a locomotive and spilled gin.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

A park with one large cat sculpture and 15 smaller ones, all painted by different Colombian artists.

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.