The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

The only university zoological museum in London houses extinct animals, bizarre natural history specimens, and a Micrarium of microscopic creatures.

Giant naked man on a hillside.

The world's largest collection of witchcraft regalia.

Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

The longest and tallest aqueduct in Britain can actually be sailed across.

These precariously placed ruins harken back to a 13th-century castle.

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

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

A meteorite-bounded town in Bavaria.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

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

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