Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.

The lion represents a fascinating part of English history, and the story of a man who obsessed over its creation.

A half-mile-long stretch of medieval forts built after a devastating pirate attack persists amid the modern port city.

The Last Home of an Executed King.

This elaborate banquet hall in Queen Victoria's summer residence is an homage to Indian architecture, including miniature models of palaces in India.

In the 1930s, people used to take boats from the mainland to see this Art Deco venue.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.

This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.

In 1999, a new equine figure was cut into this English hillside near the site where an older white horse had previously appeared.

This section of the Kennet and Avon Canal has been designated the same level of heritage protection as Stonehenge.

Legend says the people of Wiltshire got their "Moonraker" nickname from this small pond.

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

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

Stroll through Welsh history in a village of reconstructed structures.

A spiral staircase connects the limestone cave with Pembroke Castle, birthplace of King Henry VII.

A Neolithic tomb hidden among a spectacular boulder-strewn stretch of coast.

The remains of a small medieval chapel mark the legendary birthplace of the patron saint of Wales.

A terrace reminiscent of Rome's Spanish Steps is tucked away in a little park in Washington, D.C.

The first memorial dedicated solely to the Black troops who fought for the Union.