These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

An important message and optimistic splash of color in a troubled neighborhood.

This hidden museum examines the complex history of the country's law enforcement.

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

These murals stand as reminders to the troubled history of this Northern Ireland city.

A museum dedicated to the tragedy of Bloody Sunday.

On moonless nights, it's said that you can still hear the church bell of a village that was swept out of the dunes and lost to the rising sea.

This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.

A typographic tribute to the many comedic greats who make Great Britain laugh.

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.

Once upon a time these giant concrete tanks were used by local fishermen to clean their wild-caught mussels.

The grand complex of buildings that comprise Liverpool's Exchange Flags includes a vast World War II bunker that has been frozen in time.

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

19th century tunnels burrowed under Liverpool.

Inat Kuća, or "House of Spite," is more than just an oddly named restaurant.

A small museum built by a family that survived the Siege of Sarajevo.

This picturesque monastery at the base of a cliff is a peaceful oasis open to all visitors.

Carefully reconstructed after the Bosnian War, this 16th-century bridge stands as a symbol of the country's enduring multicultural heritage.

One of the best examples of a Byzantine period monument in Albania.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.