The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

A Parisian exterminator's shop whose storefront displays stuffed rats hanging from traps.

This surreal statue brings a famous French novel about a supernatural cad to arresting life.

A lone cannonball remains lodged in the walls of the Hotel de Sens as a sober reminder of a revolution.

Exquisite wall sculptures carved in secret by an early quarryman in an obscure corner of the Paris Catacombs.

This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.

A faded reminder of what was once a common sight in London during the Blitz.

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

Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.

A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.

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.

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

The last permanent exhibit dedicated to the Soviet leader.

Pigduck of Turku.