Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.

A 14th century castle built on the seat of a mighty giant.

Glimpse into the life cycle of the European lobster and the work being done to protect them.

A medieval quay that was the Mayflower's final port of call before sailing for America.

One of the largest objects salvaged from the famous sunken passenger ship.

Some of the most enduring novels in English literature were written within the walls of this Georgian-era building.

A beautiful bronze statue of the greatest fossil hunter of the 19th century.

The plaques around this 19th-century structure recall some rather strange tales.

Soldiers carved these regimental badges into the chalk hills in remembrance of those who died in World War I.

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

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

The sculpture is made of more than 100,000 knives collected to raise awareness about violence.

An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.

This striking structure, with balconies jutting out like hedgehog spines, combine cutting-edge design with a playful approach to light and space.

Positioned outside a church, this sinister folkloric figure incited protests in both 1902 and 2002.

A collection of noses tucked inside an art museum reveals how times have changed.

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

The art museum is decorated with creatively remodeled pre-Nazi swastikas.

This pair of gilded girls atop an Art Deco building in Copenhagen were built to function as a weather indicator.