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

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

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

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

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

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

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

This colorful and quirky set of pegasus sculptures celebrate the works of poet Zbigniew Herbert.

The first, and perhaps only, monument dedicated to Wikipedia.

A cluster of headless, armless sculptures looms within a popular Polish park.

This enormous 32-foot painting depicts Poland's greatest medieval battle in glorious detail.

This towering statue of Jesus provided internet to the surrounding area.

This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.

Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.

A tree planted by Marie Curie is treasured by the Radium institute that she set up.

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

This picturesque castle in Poland has a rich history, including a legend that ties it to lost Incan treasures.

An abandoned Jewish sanatorium is tucked within the woods of Poland.

A 90-ton, gravity-defiant steam locomotive shoots for the skies in this bizarrely beautiful public artwork.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.