Whitby, England
Scoresby's Polar Bear
A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
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Whitby, England
A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
Birmingham, England
The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.
Darwen, England
One of the tallest mill chimneys in Lancashire gave up its ornate cast iron "crown" during World War II to assist the war effort.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
These public toilets also provide entertainment for visitors to Amsterdam’s Red Light District.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The history and future of cannabis.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In 1988, jazz legend Chet Baker fell to his death from a window of this hotel facing Amsterdam Centraal.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.
Dunbar, Scotland
This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.
Birmingham, England
A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.
Musselburgh, Scotland
A shiny sculpture celebrating the mighty mollusk.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A public art installation with a nautical themed poem, enhances this pedestrian street.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare memorial paying homage to an altruistic woman from the 19th-century.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.