This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Stroll through Welsh history in a village of reconstructed structures.

A small Scottish town's larger-than-life tribute to the celebrated accordion player.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Possibly the world's largest coin stands just outside of a Canadian science center.

This mostly abandoned shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

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

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

The lab where the scientist made his groundbreaking discoveries is preserved on the basement floor of the Faraday Museum.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.

Known as "Toronto's Flatiron."

One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

The giant birds honor two native North American species.

The oldest landmark of Toronto is a testament to shifting sands.