This exaggerated sculpture resembles a well known feature of Vancouver:

The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.

This emblematic representation is said to bring the students good fortune.

Small sculpted heads of prominent phrenologists mark the outside of their former headquarters.

One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

This building has two facades of clashing architectural designs.

"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.

A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.

Sofia's legislative center is continuously reinventing itself.

Inscribed on the gate are the names of 29 figures from the University's first five centuries.

A plaque commemorates a Victorian scientist's monumental discovery about waves.

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

A unique art installation located on what was once considered the widest railway bridge in the world.

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

Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

The only example of a Paris Métro sign in use at a subway station outside of the French capital. 

Housed in an old church, this hunting museum holds a collection of mythical bird-rabbit creatures.

An unofficial monument to the late King of Pop sits at the base of a Renaissance composer's statue

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

The unusually large seat sits atop the base of a ruined temple.

This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.