A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

Inscribed on the gate are the names of 29 figures from the University's first five centuries.

This Netherlands museum holds a gloriously mechanical collection of ornate musical automata.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

A local tree surgeon has created a whimsical walk full of carved tree stumps near Scotland's Loch Lomond.

This lonely rock has been turned into a character loved and feared by children.

A stick-sprouting statue watching a duo of disembodied dancing deities.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.

Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.

This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.