Kyoto, Japan
Yakuso-Jinshi - Hippocratic Shrine
An ancient Greek physician is honored as a god at this hole-in-the-wall shrine.
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Kyoto, Japan
An ancient Greek physician is honored as a god at this hole-in-the-wall shrine.
Slough, England
This preserved puppy was an adorable beacon of charity.
The Hague, Netherlands
Rumored to have been frequented by Vincent van Gogh, it's the only remaining genever producer in the Hague.
London, England
The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.
Bologna, Italy
A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.
London, England
Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.
The Hague, Netherlands
Lumps of significant stone from around the world surround a flaming monument for peace.
London, England
A mysterious pair of mice eating a piece of cheese is London's smallest public sculpture.
Windsor, England
A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.
London, England
The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.
London, England
Art Deco and “Wrenaissance” mash-up, this recently restored royal residence has been home to kings and comes with secret monkey passages included.
London, England
A former groundskeeper’s cottage, now famous for being the main location of a hit British comedy game show.
Danvers, Massachusetts
This historic graveyard monument is dedicated to a tragic victim of witch trial hysteria.
Schwangau, Germany
A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
Kyoto, Japan
Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
For decades, this waterfall remained hidden because of an artificial dam.
London, England
Dictionary Johnson’s favorite feline.
Chicago, Illinois
A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.
Kyoto, Japan
The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.
London, England
The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.
Rome, Italy
The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.
London, England
London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.