London, England
Site Where the First V2 Rocket Fell on London
A small stone monument marks the spot on Stavely Road where the first of hundreds of missiles touched down during World War II.
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London, England
A small stone monument marks the spot on Stavely Road where the first of hundreds of missiles touched down during World War II.
London, England
The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.
Stockholm, Sweden
The 19th-century home of Count and Countess von Hallwyl is now a museum.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This striking structure, with balconies jutting out like hedgehog spines, combine cutting-edge design with a playful approach to light and space.
Copenhagen, Denmark
One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The largest bottled beer collection in the world holds over 22,000 unique beer bottles.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
Stockholm, Sweden
It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.
Týnec nad Sázavou, Czechia
This Czech military museum is home to pink tank that was once a symbol of art and political rebellion.
Lidice, Czechia
The soulless eyes of 82 bronze children stare on forever in remembrance of a horrifying World War II massacre.
Prague, Czechia
Street artists transformed an abandoned air vent into the beloved Star Wars robot.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Mining, a local filmmaker, and a philanthropist doctor all commemorated within a small space in suburban Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.
Fairford, England
A rampant horde of demons smirk and snarl at visitors to this church, home to a rare complete set of medieval-era stained glass windows.
Cheltenham, England
Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.
Carcassonne, France
Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.
Elvas, Portugal
This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.
London, England
Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.