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

An obscure walkway dedicated to a scientist who helped pave the way for the world to sit up and take notice of Manchester.

A tiny, hidden alleyway dedicated to the father of meteorology.

This Manchester laundromat is hiding something.

This haunted 17th-century pub was moved to a new city when it was already almost 300 years old.

A 19th-century time capsule of travel, fiction, and historic texts still available to the public.

One of the trees in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens is actually a World War II memorial, and it's made of metal.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

A retirement home for soldiers that can trace its history to the Elizabethan era and beyond.

The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.

The ruins of a medieval monastery named after a type of tree.

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.

Inside Cork's Kent station stands its country's longest-serving postbox.

One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children.

Horse cemetery on the grounds of Blarney Castle.

On the clock tower at St. Anne's Church in Cork, you never know which face is telling the truth.

Housed in an old church, this hunting museum holds a collection of mythical bird-rabbit creatures.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.